, expressed deep disappointment at conservative writer Alex Berenson's remarks at the Conservative Political Action Convention this weekend that accused Fauci and others of trying to coerce Americans into getting the the COVID-19 vaccine.
"They were hoping, the federal government was hoping, they could sucker 90 percent of the population into getting vaccinated," Berenson said at CPAC, eliciting uproarious applause from the conservative audience. CNN host Jake Tapper asked Fauci to respond to the conservative crowd cheering on Berenson's remarks during Sunday morning'sprogram.
"It's horrifying. I mean, they are cheering about someone saying that it's a good thing for people not to try and save their lives," Fauci said of the CPAC moment which occurred Saturday. "I mean, if you just unpack that for a second, Jake, it's almost frightening to say, hey, guess what, we don't want you to do something to save your life," Fauci continued."Yes. Everybody starts screaming and clapping. I just don't get that. I mean, and I don't think that anybody who is thinking clearly can get that. What is that all about? I don't understand that, Jake.
And the irony? Those that are pushing this narrative have themselves been vaccinated. Some people in the country are utter fools and it’s down right embarrassing.
Would have been nice to actually get his reaction instead of cutting to Branson’s live Virgin galactic advert.