“I remember, yeah!” replied Fauci, who was the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the Trump presidency.
“I thought that might appeal to him, and he might be like, ‘OK, fine, I’ll wear it,’” Farah Griffin said. “Didn’t work.”President Donald Trump takes his mask off before speaking at a rally at the White House on Oct. 10, 2020.Trump regularly refused to mask up during the early parts of the pandemic, despite his own health officials endorsing masks as an easy method to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus.
While on “The View,” Fauci remembered Trump’s stance on masking as a “missed opportunity” to promote simple public health protocol to his leagues of supporters. “He has millions and millions of followers who are very loyal to him,” the doctor said. “All he had to do was say, ‘The CDC is recommending masks, we know it’s going to save lives, do it.’”Jimmy Fallon Thinks Donald Trump Is Missing Out On The Perfect Romance Right NowBy entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners.