Coverage dated January 10, 2022

Anthony Fauci says, "People are lying about me" in clash with Rand Paul

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Fauci said the falsehoods being spread about him "kindles the crazies out there" and has led to threats.

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  1. Truthout

    Fauci Accuses Rand Paul of Exploiting the Pandemic to Fundraise (opens Truthout)

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    "You are a catastrophic epidemic for your political gain," Fauci added.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Fauci Says Sen. Rand Paul's False Accusations ‘Kindles the Crazies' and Has Incited Death Threats (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    It’s the latest in a longstanding feud between the two government officials.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Fauci Says Sen. Paul's False Accusations ‘Kindle the Crazies' Who Threaten His Life (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci sparred with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., during a hearing Tuesday, with the nations top infectious disease expert accusing the senator of making false accusations against him and stoking “the crazies” who threaten his life.

  4. Talking Points Memo

    Fauci Rips Rand Paul For Trying To Fundraise Off Of Attacks (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday once again found himself sparring with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), this time noting that the GOP senator is trying to fundraise off of his repeated attacks against the White…

  5. Newsweek

    Anthony Fauci says, "People are lying about me" in clash with Rand Paul (opens Newsweek)

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    Fauci said the falsehoods being spread about him "kindles the crazies out there" and has led to threats.

  6. Breitbart News

    Fauci Blames Rand Paul, Who Survived an Assassination Attempt, for Death Threats (opens Breitbart News)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci blamed Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) -- an actual survivor of an assassination attempt -- for death threats he has received, without any direct evidence.

  7. Washington Times

    Fauci accuses Sen. Rand Paul of attacking him to stirring up ‘crazies,’ fundraising (opens Washington Times)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday accused Sen. Rand Paul of putting his family in danger and attacking him for political gain, holding up a screenshot of the Kentucky Republican’s website that shows he is fundraising off their high-profile spat.

  8. RedState

    Rand Paul Absolutely Wrecks Fauci’s Unscientific Claim That He Is the Science (opens RedState)

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    Rand Paul addresses a major problem with Fauci.

  9. Forbes

    Fauci Clashes With Rand Paul At Senate Hearing: ‘You Keep Distorting The Truth’ (opens Forbes)

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    The exchange between the NIAID director and Kentucky senator became heated quickly.

  10. Washington Examiner

    Paul and Fauci in fiery exchange over handling of dissent over pandemic restrictions (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul had their latest heated exchange on Capitol Hill Tuesday, with Paul calling his fellow doctor and nemesis a "central planner" out to silence dissent and Fauci accusing Paul of raising funds by attacking him.

  11. The Hill

    Fauci clashes with Paul, says attacks 'kindles the crazies' (opens The Hill)

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    White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci accused Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) of putting him in danger with personal attacks during the pair's latest clash on Tuesday.

  12. Rolling Stone

    Fauci Exposes Rand Paul for Fundraising off Covid Lies: 'A Catastrophic Epidemic for Your Political Gain' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The nation’s top infectious disease expert took it to the anti-vax senator during a hearing on Tuesday

  13. Boston

    Watch: Fauci lashes out at Rand Paul, accuses senator of fundraising off of lies about him (opens Boston)

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    Anthony Fauci accused Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., of making false attacks on him to raise campaign funds.

  14. The Daily Caller

    Dr. Fauci Holds Up ‘Fire Dr. Fauci’ Sign During Hearing With Sen. Rand Paul (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Dr. Fauci accused Sen. Paul of using him for "political gain" while holding up a screenshot from Paul's website that reads 'Fire Dr. Fauci.'

  15. RedState

    Rand Paul Ends Fauci With a Pic for the Ages, as Dems Try to Save Him (opens RedState)

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    Fauci has a royal meltdown at a Senate hearing today...

  16. Talking Points Memo

    Fauci Calls Out Rand Paul For Trying To Fundraise Off Of Repeated Attacks Against Him (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday once again found himself sparring with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), this time noting that the GOP senator is trying to fundraise off of his repeated attacks against the White…

  17. Fox News

    Fauci, Paul clash over accusations of 'cheap politics' regarding alleged 'takedown' of other scientists (opens Fox News)

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    Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Dr. Anthony Fauci got into a heated exchange marked with personal attacks during a Tuesday hearing dealing with the response to COVID-19 variants.

  18. The Daily Caller

    Rand Paul Grills Dr. Fauci For Trying To Suppress Lab-Leak Theory (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci and Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul engaged in yet another explosive exchange at a Senate hearing Tuesday.

  19. NPR

    Dr. Fauci says GOP Sen. Paul's false accusations have sparked death threats (opens NPR)

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    Fauci and Paul sparred at a Senate hearing on COVID-19, escalating exchanges the two have had throughout the pandemic. Fauci also said Paul is attempting to raise money off "a catastrophic epidemic."

  20. Townhall

    Rand Paul Corners Fauci In Heated Senate Hearing (opens Townhall)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci testified in front of the Senate Health Committee Tuesday morning and was corned by Senator Rand Paul, who is also a doctor, for engaging in retaliation tactics

  21. Breitbart News

    Fauci Whines About Rand Paul's 'Fire Dr. Fauci' Push in Senate Hearing (opens Breitbart News)

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    Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday complained about Sen. Rand Paul's campaign for him to be fired as President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser.

  22. The Week

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