Fauci raved about China but fumed at Trump in diary

Published October 8, 2026 8:36pm ET



The latest release of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary pages, dating back to the early days of the first Trump administration, shows the top infectious disease official singing China’s praises but repeatedly disparaging the president he served.

According to the newly published personal notes, Fauci thought highly of China, particularly its infectious disease research, while he felt immense disdain for President Donald Trump.

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