White House press secretary Jen Psaki said National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director Anthony Fauci is an “undeniable asset” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, coming after thousands of emails were released this week that provided criticism that he knew more than he let on.
“He’s been an undeniable asset in our country’s pandemic response,” Psaki told reporters on Thursday during a press briefing at the White House.