The nation's leading medical expert on coronavirus, whose social distancing calls have often been at odds with Trump, has increasingly been the target of far-right abuse.
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Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces in the U.S.’ government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. But officers from the Department of Health and Human Services are now providing personal protection for Fauci, following threats to his safety.
But during Wednesday’s press briefing, Trump took to the podium to address the security of Fauci, as well as coronavirus response coordinator, Dr Deborah Birx. “ doesn't need security, everybody loves them," said Trump."Besides that, they'd be in big trouble if they ever attacked."
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