President Donald Trump has terminated Dr. Anthony Fauciβs security detail that was being provided and paid for by the National Institutes of Health, a source familiar with the situation tells CNN. It was pulled on Thursday night.
Given he continues to face ongoing threats due to his public-facing role during the Covid-19 pandemic, Fauci has now hired his own private security that heβll pay for himself, the source told CNN.
This comes as Trump continues his retribution tour against the officials who previously served under him. He has also yanked security details from former national security adviser John Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
President Donald Trump has removed Dr. Anthony Fauci's security detail.
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) January 24, 2025
This decision comes after Senator Rand Paul requested it.
Dr. Fauci's security detail was funded by U.S. taxpayers.
As far back as 1984, Dr. Fauci has been discussing the concept of releasing an infection⦠pic.twitter.com/vsv53mAgsN
"You belong in prison . . . DR. FAUCI!" pic.twitter.com/rvap6qGK8L
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