Dr. Anthony Fauci, a central figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has had his government-provided security detail terminated. The decision, part of broader policy changes under President Trump’s administration, follows Fauci’s acceptance of a last-minute pardon from outgoing President Joe Biden.
President Trump defended the move, stating, “They all made a lot of money. They can hire their own security, too.” He emphasized that removing security details for former officials is routine, adding, “I’m not responsible if something happens to them.”
Fauci’s pardon, issued by Biden in the final hours of his presidency, shielded him from potential legal exposure tied to his pandemic-era actions. Fauci has yet to publicly address either the pardon or the removal of his security detail.
Senator Rand Paul commented on the decision, saying, “I wish him nothing but peace, but he needs to pay for his own limos.”
This development is part of President Trump’s broader agenda to reassess federal spending and reduce perceived excesses in government operations. The decision to end Fauci’s protection underscores the shifting priorities under the new administration.