Dr. Anthony Fauci announced Monday that he will step down at the end of the year.
Fauci will be stepping down in December from his positions as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, chief of the NIAID’s Laboratory of Immunoregulation, and chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden.
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Fauci’s retirement will mark the end of 38 years of serving as NIAID director, initially taking on the position under former President Ronald Reagan, according to the National Institutes of Health.
“While I am moving on from my current positions, I am not retiring,” Fauci said. “After more than 50 years of government service, I plan to pursue the next phase of my career while I still have so much energy and passion for my field. I want to use what I have learned as NIAID director to continue to advance science and public health and to inspire and mentor the next generation of scientific leaders as they help prepare the world to face future infectious disease threats.”
Fauci said that as he awaits his retirement, he will continue his current responsibilities and will help prepare the NIAID for a leadership transition.
Many conservative candidates and members of Congress rejoiced on social media over Fauci’s announcement.
Fauci should spend the rest of his life rotting away in a Federal Prison
— Rep. Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) August 22, 2022
“Doctor” Anthony Fauci still needs to be investigated and prosecuted.
A retirement does not change that one bit.
— Irene Armendariz-Jackson For Congress (@ArmendarizDis16) August 22, 2022
Dr. Fauci does NOT just get to disappear, but it’s very obvious how guilty he truly is to try and sneak out the back door before the GOP takes back the House and Senate.
— Dr. Willie J. Montague (@RepMontague) August 22, 2022
Fauci thinks that he’s going to just retire quietly in December and avoid the wrath of the incoming GOP Congress.
Guess he can use his retirement time to practice holding onto the soap very tightly and not dropping it.
— Lavern Spicer ?? (@lavern_spicer) August 22, 2022
Fauci shouldn’t get to resign on his own terms in December.
He should be removed NOW.
— Rep. Mike Loychik (@MikeLoychik) August 22, 2022
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Biden thanked Fauci for his “unwavering” commitment to his work and for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement the White House released.
“As he leaves his position in the U.S. Government, I know the American people and the entire world will continue to benefit from Dr. Fauci’s expertise in whatever he does next,” Biden said. “Whether you’ve met him personally or not, he has touched all Americans’ lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks for his public service.”
