COVID-19 Adviser Scott Atlas Apologizes for Interview With Kremlin-Funded Media RT

COVID-19 Adviser Scott Atlas Apologizes for Interview With Kremlin-Funded Media RT
Member of the White House's coronavirus task force Dr. Scott Atlas speaks to the press as President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference at the White House in Washington, on Sept. 16, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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Scott Atlas, a member of the White House pandemic task force, recently issued an apology on his Twitter for participating in an interview with Kremlin-backed media outlet, RT.

“I recently did an interview with RT and was unaware they are a registered foreign agent. I regret doing the interview and apologize for allowing myself to be taken advantage of,” Atlas said in a statement on Sunday. “I especially apologize to the national security community who is working hard to defend us.”