Fauci, Weingarten Denials 'Slap in the Face' to Parents

Dr. Anthony Fauci (Getty Images)

By    |   Tuesday, 02 May 2023 07:16 AM EDT ET

Two of the biggest advocates of keeping schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a dressing down by lawmakers, the media, and parents for the duo's efforts to rewrite history by publicly claiming they had nothing to do with keeping kids out of the classroom.

In recent TV and print interviews and during congressional hearings, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who at the end of 2022 retired from his role as the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten have both been downplaying their roles in helping schools safely navigate challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

© 2026 Newsmax. All rights reserved.


platinum
Two of the biggest advocates of keeping schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a dressing down by lawmakers, the media, and parents for the duo's efforts to rewrite history by publicly claiming they had nothing to do with keeping kids out of the classroom.
anthony fauci, randi weingarten, covid-19, schools, parents, classrooms, closed
1245
2023-16-02
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 07:16 AM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

View on Newsmax