Trump Takes a Swing at Fauci Over Schools, and the Science Gets the Backseat
Trump publicly dismissed Anthony Fauci’s warning about reopening schools too fast, calling it not acceptable and pressing for a faster return to in-person learning. The move sharpened the split between the White House’s political timetable and its own public-health advisers.
First recorded May 13, 2020·Meaningfully updated May 13, 2020
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Trump Takes a Swing at Fauci Over Schools, and the Science Gets the Backseat
Trump publicly dismissed Anthony Fauci’s warning about reopening schools too fast, calling it not acceptable and pressing for a faster return to in-person learning. The move sharpened the split between the White House’s political timetable and its own public-health advisers.
Trump publicly dismissed Anthony Fauci’s warning about reopening schools too fast, calling it not acceptable and pressing for a faster return to in-person learning. The move sharpened the split between the White House’s political timetable and its own public-health advisers.
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