Internet agrees as RFK Jr claims Anthony Fauci is 'not in jail because Joe Biden is president'

WASHINGTON, DC: In a recent podcast interview with Blaze Media CEO Glenn Beck, independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr unleashed scathing criticism towards former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci, blaming him for mishandling the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kennedy, known for his skepticism of the Covid vaccine and the government's response to the outbreak, accused Fauci of avoiding prison time solely due to Joe Biden's election victory in 2020.

Kennedy's critique of Fauci

Kennedy, 70, didn't mince words in his condemnation of Fauci, alleging that his actions during the pandemic should have landed him in jail.

“Well, he’s not in jail because — because Joe Biden is president and because, you know, unfortunately, Donald Trump colluded with, or was run over by him,” the son of the late attorney general and senator from New York Robert F Kennedy declared.

He pointed fingers at both Fauci and former President Donald Trump, suggesting that Trump failed to take appropriate action against Fauci. Kennedy stated, "Donald Trump knew what was wrong. He knew not to shut down our businesses... He tried to speak up, but his own bureaucrats told him to shut up, and unfortunately, he did what he was told."

The podcast interview delved into Fauci's tenure as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, highlighting his role in both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Fauci, now 83, faced criticism for his advocacy of social distancing measures and his initially contradictory advice on mask-wearing. Despite his controversial decisions, Fauci retained his position throughout both administrations, with Trump defending his decision not to dismiss Fauci, citing bureaucratic limitations.

“First of all, you’re not allowed. He’s civil service, and you’re not allowed to fire him,” Trump told radio host Hugh Hewitt in 2023. “But forget that, because I don’t necessarily go by everything. But Dr Fauci would tell me things, and I wouldn’t do them, in many cases. But also, he wasn’t a big player in my administration.”

Kennedy's criticism extended beyond Fauci, targeting the broader medical establishment's handling of the pandemic response. He lamented the suppression of dissenting voices among medical professionals who disagreed with mainstream narratives surrounding Covid-19 and the vaccine.

Kennedy described a climate of fear and intimidation, where doctors who spoke out were punished, silenced, and ostracized. “Thousands of doctors who were trying to tell the truth were punished, they were delicensed, they were gaslighted, they were vilified and demonized and silenced, and it was really criminal,” he told Beck.

One of Kennedy's key points of contention was the impact of Covid-19 measures on children, particularly regarding lockdowns and mask mandates. He referenced changes in benchmarks for childhood development following pandemic-related restrictions, suggesting a correlation between these measures and developmental setbacks among children.

“They’re trying to normalize what they did to our children and the whole thing is so criminal and so corrupt,” Kennedy said, as quoted by the New York Post.

Social media reactions

Social media was inundated with a flurry of reactions after Kennedy said Fauci was "not in jail because Joe Biden is president."

"That's the only reason," one posted on X.

"Without question," another wrote.

"Fauci should never see the light of day again," a comment read.

"He's not lying," someone else added.

"Another reason I am encouraging my liberal friends to vote for RFK," another chimed in.

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