Megyn Kelly questions Trump on Fauci award – His response sparks attention.
Former President Donald Trump’s Response to Fauci Commendation Question Sparks Fact Check
In a recent interview with Megyn Kelly, the leading 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, faced tough questions about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in his administration’s COVID-19 response. Kelly pointed out that many conservatives have criticized Trump for his vaccine push and for giving Fauci too much power during the pandemic.
During the interview, Kelly asked Trump if he regretted giving Fauci a presidential commendation before leaving office. Trump claimed to have no knowledge of the award and suggested that someone must have handed it to Fauci. However, a White House news release from January 19, 2021, confirmed that Trump had indeed awarded Fauci and others for their exceptional efforts on Operation Warp Speed.
Not only did the interview spark a fact check on social media, but it also saw Trump criticizing his chief GOP rival in the 2024 presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for shutting down his state during the pandemic.
The interview with Kelly, who has had a contentious relationship with Trump in the past, has generated significant interest, with several segments being shared on her YouTube channel.
Source: The Western Journal
Why did the interview between Megyn Kelly and Trump generate significant interest and become widely shared on YouTube
Former President Donald Trump’s response to a question regarding a commendation given to Dr. Anthony Fauci has sparked a fact-checking investigation. In a recent interview with journalist Megyn Kelly, Trump, who is currently a leading candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, faced criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his administration’s reliance on Fauci.
During the interview, Kelly highlighted the concerns of many conservatives who accused Trump of promoting vaccines and giving too much power to Fauci during the pandemic. She specifically questioned Trump if he regretted bestowing a presidential commendation on Fauci before leaving office. However, Trump claimed to be unaware of such an award and suggested that someone else must have presented it to Fauci. This statement prompted a fact-checking exercise since a White House news release from January 19, 2021, confirmed that Trump had indeed awarded Fauci and others for their exceptional efforts in leading Operation Warp Speed.
The interview not only triggered social media fact-checking but also witnessed Trump criticizing his chief rival in the 2024 presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for his state’s response to the pandemic. The exchange between Kelly and Trump, notable for their contentious history, has generated significant interest, with various segments of the interview being widely shared on Kelly’s YouTube channel.
Source: The Western Journal
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