Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal

Key Points:

• Diary entries from Anthony Fauci reveal his growing frustration and harsh criticism of Donald Trump's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, describing the president with terms such as "rambling," "incompetent," and "a true embarrassment."
• Fauci documented early efforts to persuade Trump to take the virus seriously, warning that downplaying the threat could damage Trump's re-election chances, but noted that Trump continued to minimize the crisis.
• The entries highlight Fauci's concerns about Trump's focus on media appearances and political motives, particularly pushing to reopen the economy prematurely to aid his re-election campaign.
• Released by Senator Rand Paul, a vocal critic of Fauci, the diaries also show Fauci's awareness of his rising celebrity status and his frustration with attempts to discredit him by the Trump administration.
• Fauci and Paul have a history of public clashes, with Paul accusing Fauci of dangerous decisions and Fauci warning that Paul's attacks have led to threats against his family; they are scheduled to face off again in a congressional hearing.