Scott Gottlieb grilled on Fauci diary revelations on CNBC
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb was confronted on CNBC about the recently released diaries of former NIH director Anthony Fauci. CNBC host Joe Kernen described the exchange as “outrageous” and accused Fauci of orchestrating a cover‑up of a lab‑origin theory and enabling gain‑of‑function research in China. Gottlieb defended Fauci, saying the longtime public‑health official was “always careful and thoughtful” and emphasized the difficulties he faced during the pandemic, including threats and a sense of obligation to inform the public. The diaries, released by Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, detail Fauci’s interactions with President Donald Trump, governors, world leaders and media appearances throughout the COVID‑19 crisis. The interview took place on a Monday, with Kernen repeatedly challenging Gottlieb on the content of the diaries.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Scott Gottlieb was confronted on CNBC about Anthony Fauci’s diaries.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gottlieb said Fauci was “always careful and thoughtful”.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gottlieb said he faced threats and felt an obligation to inform the public during the pandemic.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kernen alleged that Fauci orchestrated a cover‑up of a lab‑origin theory and enabled gain‑of‑function research in China.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The diaries detail Fauci’s role during the COVID‑19 crisis, including conversations with President Trump and other officials.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The interview took place on a Monday.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The diaries were released by Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul.
- [● 2 SOURCES] CNBC host Joe Kernen called the interview “outrageous”.