Was Dr Anthony Fauci managing a pandemic or managing a public image?

Was Dr Anthony Fauci managing a pandemic or managing a public image? Private diary entries released by Sen. Rand Paul ahead of Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony have renewed debate over Fauci's role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul argues the entries raise questions about leadership and public image, while Fauci's supporters maintain his media appearances were necessary to keep Americans informed during a rapidly evolving public health crisis.