In a move that has captured the public’s attention, President Donald Trump has decided to cut Dr. Anthony Fauci’s taxpayer-funded security detail, just days after President Joe Biden granted Fauci a preemptive pardon.

The decision was reported by CNN on Friday, marking the latest in a series of actions by Trump targeting those who have been critical of him.

The Fallout from COVID-19 and Fauci’s Role

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has faced significant backlash over his role in the pandemic, particularly for supporting the lockdown measures.

Although Fauci worked under Trump during the pandemic, he has since become a controversial figure, especially among Trump’s political supporters, who blame him for the handling of COVID-19.

Trump Responds to the Criticism of His Decision

While in Asheville, North Carolina, Trump shrugged off the questions regarding Fauci’s security detail.

“When you work for the government, at some point your security detail comes off, and you can’t have them forever,” Trump explained, adding that this is standard procedure and that people wouldn’t be asking the same question if it concerned someone else.

Biden’s Blanket Pardons and Trump’s Retaliation

As President Biden left office earlier this week, he granted Fauci and others a blanket pardon, anticipating possible legal action from Trump.

Trump, known for his retaliatory measures, has already targeted some of his former critics.

He stripped National Security Advisor John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of their security details after they had become figures of contention, especially after critical remarks and actions taken against Trump.

Republicans Blame Fauci for Trump’s 2020 Election Loss

The political right continues to place blame on Fauci for Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election, pointing to the early pandemic lockdowns as a factor in Trump’s unpopularity.

Additionally, some Republicans have linked Fauci to funding research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, further fueling conspiracy theories about the origins of COVID-19.

This latest move by Trump marks yet another chapter in his ongoing campaign to address grievances from within his own ranks, continuing to stir up political debate and divisions.

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