Birx Says Blue States ‘Overclosed’ After Fauci Pleads the Fifth 111 Times
Former White House COVID Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx criticized pandemic-era restrictions after Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing.Fauci became one of the most recognizable public officials during the pandemic. He appeared regularly on television and helped shape the public messaging surrounding masks, vaccines, closures, and other restrictions. His refusal to answer questions at the hearing drew renewed criticism from opponents of those policies.
Birx, who worked alongside Fauci on the White House task force, addressed the hearing during an appearance on Newsmax. She argued that politics played a major role in how some states responded to the pandemic.
“There were solutions, but it became very political, and we all have to be aware, because it was a presidential election year,” Birx said.Birx’s comments drew attention because she was also a prominent advocate for strict precautions during the pandemic.
She continued, “It was really important for blue states to show that they were taking this very seriously, and they overclosed. And we just have to be honest that that happened!”
Critics have pointed to her support for measures such as goggles and multiple masks. She also faced backlash after traveling to visit family during Thanksgiving 🦃 while encouraging Americans to avoid visiting their own relatives.
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