Anthony Fauci confirms Joe Biden’s central attack on Trump

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/30/anthony-fauci-confirms-joe-bidens-central-attack-trump/

In sum, without a national plan based on science, we are right back where we started in March — or in an even worse spot. Biden echoed Fauci’s warning, asserting “the crisis is real — and it’s surging.” Trump has frittered away valuable time, urged counterproductive measures and set a poor example by declining to wear masks, which studies have suggested could save thousands of lives.

Biden wrapped up with a harsh rebuke of Trump’s narcissism: “It’s not about you, Mr. President — it’s about the health and well-being of the American public. The American people didn’t make enormous sacrifices over the past four months so you could waste your time with late night rantings and tweets,” he said. “They didn’t make these sacrifices so you could ignore the science and turn responsible steps like wearing a mask into a political statement. And they certainly didn’t do it so you could wash your hands and walk away.”

On this issue, as with so many more, the contrast between Trump and Biden is stark. Biden promised he would respect and listen to scientists, work with every state (rather than threatening and insulting many) and tell the truth. That would be a pleasant change.

Anthony Fauci confirms Joe Biden’s central attack on Trump