Megyn Kelly questions Trump on Fauci award – His response sparks attention.

Former President Donald Trump’s Response to Fauci Commendation Question Sparks Fact Check

In a‌ recent interview with Megyn Kelly, the leading 2024 Republican ⁣presidential candidate, Donald Trump, faced tough questions about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in his administration’s ​COVID-19 response. Kelly pointed out that many conservatives have criticized Trump for his vaccine push and⁤ for giving Fauci too much power during the pandemic.

During the interview, Kelly asked Trump if he​ regretted giving Fauci a presidential commendation before ⁣leaving office. Trump claimed to have no knowledge of the award and suggested that someone must have handed it to Fauci. However, a White House news release from January⁣ 19, 2021, confirmed that Trump had indeed awarded Fauci and others for⁣ their exceptional efforts on Operation Warp Speed.

Not only did the interview spark a fact check on social media, but it also saw Trump criticizing his chief GOP rival in the 2024 presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,⁢ for shutting ​down his state during the pandemic.

The interview with ​Kelly, who has had a contentious relationship with⁢ Trump in the past, has generated significant interest, with several segments being shared on ⁤her⁣ YouTube channel.

Source: The Western Journal

Why did the interview between Megyn‌ Kelly‌ and⁤ Trump generate significant interest and become widely shared ⁤on YouTube

Former President Donald ‍Trump’s response ⁤to a question regarding‌ a​ commendation given to Dr. Anthony Fauci has sparked a fact-checking investigation.⁢ In a recent interview ‌with journalist Megyn Kelly, Trump, who is currently a leading candidate for the⁣ 2024 ‌Republican⁤ presidential nomination, faced⁤ criticism for his handling ⁤of the COVID-19 pandemic and his administration’s reliance on Fauci.

During the interview, Kelly highlighted the concerns of many conservatives who accused ⁢Trump of promoting vaccines and giving too much power to Fauci during the pandemic. She specifically questioned Trump ‌if he ⁢regretted bestowing a presidential commendation on Fauci before leaving ‌office. However, Trump claimed to be⁣ unaware of such an award and suggested that someone⁣ else must ​have presented‍ it to Fauci. This statement prompted a​ fact-checking exercise since a White House news ⁤release from January⁤ 19, 2021, confirmed that Trump had indeed awarded Fauci and others for their exceptional⁤ efforts in leading Operation Warp Speed.

The interview‍ not ⁤only triggered ⁣social media fact-checking but also witnessed Trump criticizing ​his chief rival in ‌the 2024 ​presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for his state’s response to the pandemic. The exchange between ⁤Kelly and Trump, notable for their contentious history, has generated significant interest, with various segments of the interview being widely shared on Kelly’s YouTube channel.

Source: The ⁣Western Journal