Fauci's Diary Reveals Media Ties and Question Influence
WHO:
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that he had a texting relationship with Chuck Todd, where he sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci noted that George Stephanopoulos texted him after an interview on "Good Morning America" in July 2020, saying, "Thank you, Tony. So impressive."
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that CNN anchor Jake Tapper was his closest media ally, being referenced 41 times in his diary entries.
Fox News - Fauci noted that he had a texting relationship with NBC News host Chuck Todd, who reached out to him for advice on defending against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that he had a texting relationship with CNN anchor Dana Bash, who sent him a supportive text after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing, stating, "Again, you’re a better man than I .... As our friend Wolf Blitzer said to me yesterday — no one would have blamed you if you said simply ‘Mr. Jordan, go f--- yourself.’"
Fox News - Fauci noted that Andrea Mitchell called him apologetic about not being able to have him on her show due to prior bookings, stating, "She was shocked and thought that when I did not come on after requests that it was because I did not want to go on a show."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he had conversations with celebrities including Joan Baez, Julia Roberts, and Sean Penn during the pandemic.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he had a texting relationship with CNN anchor Dana Bash, who sent him a supportive text after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing, stating, "Again, you’re a better man than I .... As our friend Wolf Blitzer said to me yesterday — no one would have blamed you if you said simply ‘Mr. Jordan, go f--- yourself.’"
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that Andrea Mitchell called him apologetic about not being able to have him on her show due to prior bookings, stating, "She was shocked and thought that when I did not come on after requests that it was because I did not want to go on a show."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he had a texting relationship with CNN anchor Dana Bash, who sent him a supportive text after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing, stating, "Again, you’re a better man than I .... As our friend Wolf Blitzer said to me yesterday — no one would have blamed you if you said simply ‘Mr. Jordan, go f--- yourself.’"
Fox News - Fauci noted that Andrea Mitchell called him apologetic about not being able to have him on her show due to prior bookings, stating, "She was shocked and thought that when I did not come on after requests that it was because I did not want to go on a show."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal he had conversations with celebrities including Joan Baez, Julia Roberts, and Sean Penn during the pandemic.
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that Andrea Mitchell called him apologetic about not being able to have him on her show due to prior bookings.
Fox News - CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderated the CNN Republican Presidential Primary Debate between President Biden and Trump in 2024.
The Guardian - Fauci noted in his diary that he had conversations with celebrities including Joan Baez, Julia Roberts, and Sean Penn during the pandemic.
Fox News - Dr. Anthony Fauci, Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, CNN anchor Jake Tapper, CNN anchor Dana Bash, NBC News host Chuck Todd, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook, President Donald Trump.
WHAT:
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci admitted in his diary that he personally convinced Bill de Blasio to close New York City schools, bars, and restaurants in March 2020.
Fox News - Fauci wrote that on April 13, 2020, Tapper texted him to check on him after an appearance on his show upset Trump supporters, stating, "Jake wanted to make sure the interview did not cause me any problems."
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he texted with Tapper to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors.
NPR - The released diary consists of 1,141 pages of Fauci's notes from December 2019 through December 2022.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he texted with Jake Tapper to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors.
NPR - Rand Paul published a thread on X describing the release of Fauci's diary entries, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - Fauci's diary entries include a note about a long conversation he had with Bob Woodward regarding the early response to COVID-19, stating, "I provided him with some history of our response in early January and into February."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he estimated COVID-19's case fatality rate at 0.2-0.3% but later told Congress it was around 1%.
Fox News - Fauci admitted in his diary that he personally convinced Bill de Blasio to close New York City schools, bars, and restaurants in March 2020.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he had a texting relationship with Chuck Todd, where he sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci noted that Tapper expressed frustration over a tweet from Trump regarding Giroir's interview, stating, "Jake was really pissed at the craziness of it all."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that he prepped CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook for a TV appearance, where LaPook mentioned him several times.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries include a note about a long conversation he had with Bob Woodward regarding the early response to COVID-19, stating, "I provided him with some history of our response in early January and into February."
Fox News - Fauci wrote in his diary that on April 13, 2020, Jake Tapper texted him to check on him after an appearance on his show upset Trump supporters, stating, "Jake wanted to make sure the interview did not cause me any problems."
Fox News - Fauci noted in July 2020 that he was forming a friendship with Tapper, writing, "Had dinner over Jake Tapper and Jen Tapper’s home in DC. Terrific couple. Friendship building."
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Dana Bash texted Fauci in April 2021 after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing, saying, "Again, you’re a better man than I .... As our friend Wolf Blitzer said to me yesterday — no one would have blamed you if you said simply ‘Mr. Jordan, go f--- yourself.’"
Fox News - Fauci wrote that Chuck Todd texted him to ask for advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks, stating, "I wanted some advice from him. I asked him whether he thought that I should pull back from publicly defending myself against the slanderous attacks since that might call more attention to them."
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that George Stephanopoulos texted him after an interview on "Good Morning America" in July 2020, saying, "Thank you, Tony. So impressive."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries include a note about a long conversation he had with Bob Woodward regarding the early response to COVID-19, stating, "I provided him with some history of our response in early January and into February."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he texted with Jake Tapper to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors.
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci noted that Tapper expressed frustration over a tweet from Trump regarding Giroir's interview, stating, "Jake was really pissed at the craziness of it all."
Fox News - Fauci's diary includes a text from CNN anchor Dana Bash, who complimented him after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing, saying, "Again, you’re a better man than I."
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that Andrea Mitchell called him apologetic about not being able to have him on her show due to prior bookings.
Fox News - Fauci had a texting relationship with Chuck Todd, where he sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate he prepped Dr. Jonathan LaPook for a TV appearance, where LaPook mentioned him several times.
The Guardian - Fauci described Trump in his diary as "rambling," "crazy," "desperate," "bumbling," "incompetent," "an idiot," "a true embarrassment," and "totally nuts."
The Guardian - Fauci wrote that Trump was fixated on "the fluff of ratings and publicity," wanting to hold two press conferences a day.
The Guardian - Fauci noted that Trump was "getting out of control in pushing to open up the country" before the election, describing him as "desperate."
The Guardian - Fauci wrote that he had a long conversation with Bob Woodward about the early response to COVID-19, providing him with historical context.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries were released by Rand Paul, detailing Fauci's interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR - The released diary consists of 1,141 pages of Fauci's notes from December 2019 through December 2022.
Fox News - Fauci mentioned Jake Tapper 41 times in his diary entries.
NPR - Fauci's diary includes reflections on being invited to A-list parties and uncertainty about the origin of COVID-19.
NPR - Paul stated, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he texted with Tapper to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors.
NPR - The released diary consists of 1,141 pages of Fauci's notes from December 2019 through December 2022.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he texted with Tapper to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors.
NPR - Rand Paul published a thread on X describing the release of Fauci's diary entries, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - Fauci's diary entries include a note about a long conversation he had with Bob Woodward regarding the early response to COVID-19, stating, "I provided him with some history of our response in early January and into February."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he estimated COVID-19's case fatality rate at 0.2-0.3% but later told Congress it was around 1%.
Fox News - Fauci admitted in his diary that he personally convinced Bill de Blasio to close New York City schools, bars, and restaurants in March 2020.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate that he had a texting relationship with Chuck Todd, where he sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci noted that Tapper expressed frustration over a tweet from Trump regarding Giroir's interview, stating, "Jake was really pissed at the craziness of it all."
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd" and sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that he prepped CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook for a TV appearance, where LaPook mentioned him several times.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries include a note about a long conversation he had with Bob Woodward regarding the early response to COVID-19, stating, "I provided him with some history of our response in early January and into February."
Fox News - Fauci wrote in his diary that on April 13, 2020, Jake Tapper texted him to check on him after an appearance on his show upset Trump supporters, stating, "Jake wanted to make sure the interview did not cause me any problems."
Fox News - Fauci noted in July 2020 that he was forming a friendship with Tapper, writing, "Had dinner over Jake Tapper and Jen Tapper’s home in DC. Terrific couple. Friendship building."
Fox News - Fauci recorded that on October 23, 2020, he had dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, describing it as a "Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts."
Fox News - Dana Bash texted Fauci in April 2021 after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing, saying, "Again, you’re a better man than I .... As our friend Wolf Blitzer said to me yesterday — no one would have blamed you if you said simply ‘Mr. Jordan, go f--- yourself.’"
Fox News - Fauci wrote that Chuck Todd texted him to ask for advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks, stating, "I wanted some advice from him. I asked him whether he thought that I should pull back from publicly defending myself against the slanderous attacks since that might call more attention to them."
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that George Stephanopoulos texted him after an interview on "Good Morning America" in July 2020, saying, "Thank you, Tony. So impressive."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries include a note about a long conversation he had with Bob Woodward regarding the early response to COVID-19, stating, "I provided him with some history of our response in early January and into February."
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries reveal that he texted with Jake Tapper to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors.
Fox News - Fauci wrote that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union."
Fox News - Fauci noted that Tapper expressed frustration over a tweet from Trump regarding Giroir's interview, stating, "Jake was really pissed at the craziness of it all."
Fox News - Fauci's diary includes a text from CNN anchor Dana Bash, who complimented him after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing, saying, "Again, you’re a better man than I."
Fox News - Fauci mentioned that Andrea Mitchell called him apologetic about not being able to have him on her show due to prior bookings.
Fox News - Fauci had a texting relationship with Chuck Todd, where he sought advice on defending himself against slanderous attacks.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries indicate he prepped Dr. Jonathan LaPook for a TV appearance, where LaPook mentioned him several times.
The Guardian - Fauci described Trump in his diary as "rambling," "crazy," "desperate," "bumbling," "incompetent," "an idiot," "a true embarrassment," and "totally nuts."
The Guardian - Fauci wrote that Trump was fixated on "the fluff of ratings and publicity," wanting to hold two press conferences a day.
The Guardian - Fauci noted that Trump was "getting out of control in pushing to open up the country" before the election, describing him as "desperate."
The Guardian - Fauci wrote that he had a long conversation with Bob Woodward about the early response to COVID-19, providing him with historical context.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries were released by Rand Paul, detailing Fauci's interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR - The released diary consists of 1,141 pages of Fauci's notes from December 2019 through December 2022.
Fox News - Fauci mentioned Jake Tapper 41 times in his diary entries.
NPR - Fauci's diary includes reflections on being invited to A-list parties and uncertainty about the origin of COVID-19.
NPR - Paul stated, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
WHERE:
Fox News - Fauci had dinner at his home with Jake and Jennifer Tapper in Washington, D.C.
NPR - The diary entries were released ahead of Fauci's appearance before a Senate committee.
WHEN:
NPR - The diary entries released by Rand Paul span from December 2019 through December 2022, with specific entries noted for January 26, 2020, and February 1, 2020.
NPR - Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
NPR - The diary entries released by Rand Paul span from December 2019 through December 2022, with specific entries noted for January 26, 2020, and February 1, 2020.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries were released on a Saturday, ahead of his scheduled testimony before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
NPR - Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries were released on a Saturday, ahead of his scheduled testimony before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
NPR - Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries were released on a Saturday, ahead of his scheduled testimony before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
NPR - Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
NPR - The diary entries released by Rand Paul span from December 2019 through December 2022, with specific entries noted for January 26, 2020, and February 1, 2020.
Fox News - Fauci's diary entries were released on a Saturday, ahead of his scheduled testimony before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
Fox News - Fauci wrote about having dinner with the Tappers on October 23, 2020.
Fox News - Fauci received a text from Tapper on April 13, 2020.
NPR - Fauci's diary notes span from December 2019 to December 2022.
NPR - Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate committee on a Wednesday.
WHY:
NPR - Rand Paul released Fauci's diary entries as part of an ongoing inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 and related research, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - Rand Paul released Fauci's diary entries as part of an ongoing inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 and related research, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - The release of Fauci's diary is part of an ongoing inquiry by Rand Paul into the origins of COVID-19 and related research.
NPR - Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory.
NPR - Rand Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory, stating, "What [Fauci] wrote privately and what he told the country are two different stories."
NPR - Rand Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory.
NPR - The release of Fauci's diary is part of an ongoing inquiry by Rand Paul into the origins of COVID-19 and related research.
NPR - Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory.
HOW:
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
NPR - Fauci's diary entries reflect his private thoughts and uncertainties about the virus's origins during the pandemic.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
Fox News - Fauci communicated with media figures through text messages and personal meetings, sharing questions and discussing public appearances.
NPR - Fauci's diary entries reflect his private thoughts and uncertainties about the virus's origins during the pandemic.
(UPDATED July 29, 2026 01:23 UTC)
In a recent revelation, Fauci disclosed that he had a texting relationship with Chuck Todd, seeking advice on how to handle slanderous attacks, while also sharing that George Stephanopoulos praised him after a July 2020 interview on "Good Morning America." His diary entries, which span from December 2019 to December 2022, include insights into his interactions with media figures and his role in convincing Bill de Blasio to close New York City schools, bars, and restaurants in March 2020. These entries were released by Rand Paul as part of an ongoing inquiry into the origins of COVID-19, highlighting the discrepancies between Fauci's private writings and his public statements.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 00:14 UTC)
In newly released diary entries, Fauci revealed that CNN anchor Jake Tapper was his closest media ally, mentioning him 41 times, and noted a texting relationship with NBC's Chuck Todd, who sought his advice on handling slanderous attacks. Fauci recalled a moment on April 13, 2020, when Tapper checked in on him after an interview that upset Trump supporters, and he described a dinner with the Tappers as a relaxed evening where Jake expressed his belief that Trump was "totally nuts." These diary entries were made public by Rand Paul as part of an inquiry into the origins of COVID-19, highlighting discrepancies between Fauci's private writings and his public statements.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 22:21 UTC)
Dr. Anthony Fauci's recently released diary entries, spanning over 1,141 pages from December 2019 through December 2022, detail his interactions with prominent media figures and his reflections during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these entries, he reveals a texting relationship with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, where they discussed various topics, including Tapper's frustrations with President Trump's comments about an interview with pediatrician Brett Giroir. Rand Paul has highlighted these diary entries as part of an inquiry into the origins of COVID-19, suggesting discrepancies between Fauci's private writings and public statements.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 19:23 UTC)
In a recent release of his diary entries, Fauci revealed a texting relationship with CNN anchor Dana Bash, who expressed her support after a tense House Select Subcommittee hearing. He also mentioned that Andrea Mitchell reached out to apologize for not being able to feature him on her show, as she believed his absence was due to a lack of interest. The diary, which spans 1,141 pages from December 2019 through December 2022, includes details of his interactions with various media figures, including a dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, where he described the atmosphere as relaxed and noted Jake's views on Trump.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 18:22 UTC)
In newly revealed diary entries, Fauci disclosed that he had a texting relationship with CNN anchor Dana Bash, who expressed her support after a tense House Select Subcommittee hearing. He also mentioned receiving an apologetic call from Andrea Mitchell, who was unable to feature him on her show due to prior commitments. Additionally, Fauci shared that he provided questions for pediatrician Brett Giroir during a CNN interview and had a candid dinner with Jake and Jennifer Tapper, where he noted Jake's strong feelings about Trump.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 17:24 UTC)
Newly released diary entries from Fauci reveal that he had conversations with celebrities like Joan Baez, Julia Roberts, and Sean Penn during the pandemic, and he noted that Andrea Mitchell expressed regret for not being able to feature him on her show due to prior commitments. In these entries, Fauci also mentioned giving Jake some questions for pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," and he described a dinner on October 23, 2020, with Jake and Jennifer Tapper as a relaxed evening where Jake expressed his belief that Trump was "totally nuts." Meanwhile, Senator Paul has raised concerns that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have hidden information about the lab leak theory, suggesting a disconnect between what Fauci privately recorded and what he publicly communicated.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 16:29 UTC)
In a notable political event, CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderated a Republican Presidential Primary Debate featuring President Biden and Trump. Meanwhile, Fauci's recently released diary entries reveal his interactions with celebrities and media figures, including a long conversation with Bob Woodward about the early COVID-19 response, as well as text exchanges with Tapper where they mocked rival hosts. Senator Rand Paul has raised concerns about Fauci's transparency, suggesting that the former director may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory, and Fauci is set to testify before the Senate committee on an upcoming Wednesday.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 14:44 UTC)
Newly released diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, spanning from December 2019 to December 2022, reveal that he estimated COVID-19's case fatality rate at 0.2 to 0.3 percent but later told Congress it was around 1 percent. In these entries, Fauci also admitted to personally convincing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to close schools, bars, and restaurants in March 2020, and he maintained a texting relationship with Chuck Todd to seek advice on defending himself against criticism. Senator Rand Paul has suggested that Fauci and certain federal agencies may have concealed information regarding the lab leak theory, emphasizing that Fauci's private writings differ significantly from what he communicated publicly.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 13:28 UTC)
In newly released diary entries, Fauci revealed that he prepared questions for pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," and noted that Jake Tapper was frustrated by a tweet from Trump about the interview. He also shared that he had a productive conversation with Chuck Todd, seeking advice on how to defend himself against slander, while prepping CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook for a TV appearance where LaPook mentioned him multiple times. Additionally, Fauci documented a lengthy discussion with Bob Woodward about the early response to COVID-19, providing insights into the timeline of events from January to February, amid ongoing suggestions from Rand Paul that Fauci and federal agencies may have withheld information regarding the lab leak theory.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 11:41 UTC)
In a recent release of his diary entries, Fauci revealed that Jake Tapper reached out to him on April 13, 2020, to check on him after an interview that upset Trump supporters, and noted that he was forming a friendship with Tapper, describing a dinner at the Tapper home in July 2020 as a "terrific" experience. Fauci also documented a dinner with the Tappers on October 23, 2020, where he remarked on Tapper's belief that Trump was "totally nuts," and included texts from Dana Bash and Chuck Todd seeking his advice during contentious moments in their careers. These diary entries were made public on a Saturday, just days before Fauci's scheduled testimony before the Senate committee on the following Wednesday.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 03:58 UTC)
In newly revealed diary entries, Fauci shared that he had texted with CNN's Jake Tapper to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors, while also providing Tapper with questions for pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on "State of the Union." Fauci described Trump in stark terms, calling him "rambling," "crazy," and "desperate," and noted that Trump was fixated on ratings, pushing for multiple press conferences a day and getting out of control in his efforts to reopen the country before the election. Additionally, Fauci documented his interactions with various media figures, including a compliment from Dana Bash after a contentious hearing and advice-seeking conversations with Chuck Todd regarding slanderous attacks against him.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 02:50 UTC)
In a significant development, Rand Paul has released Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries, which detail his interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, ahead of Fauci's upcoming testimony before a Senate committee. The diary spans 1,141 pages, covering notes from December 2019 through December 2022, and includes reflections on various topics, including his dinner with CNN anchor Jake Tapper and the uncertainty surrounding the origins of the virus. Paul has pointed out discrepancies between what Fauci wrote privately and what he communicated to the public, suggesting that there may have been concealment of information regarding the lab leak theory.