Dr. Anthony Fauci gives final White House COVID-19 briefing | USA TODAY

After serving the government for over 50 years, Dr. Anthony Fauci gives his last White House briefing on COVID-19.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the public face of the nation's COVID-19 response, delivered one final message Tuesday before he retires at the end of the year. "Please for your own safety and for that of your family, get your updated COVID-19 shot as soon as you're eligible," Fauci said.

Fauci, set to step down as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, addressed reporters at the White House press briefing room for what's expected to be the final time. His departure will conclude 54 years at the institute and 38 years as director.

"I gave it all I got for many decades," said Fauci, who has been lauded by the health community but made a top target by Republicans for restrictions he pushed to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

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[gratefultogod]

The funny thing about conspiracy theorists? we never have to worry about myocarditis

[DragnBarZ]

now let’s tell the truth about funding, research practices, how it occurred, and the fact that they held on to the announcement of a vaccine until directly after an election.

[NekoBoyOfficial]

Moments like this are why they removed the dislike button.

[jorgecampos]

So he gonna answer for the Beagles he tortured?

[jayzeee]

It's amazing how evil the world is it's okay to lie and kill only if you're just doing your job

[pat]

Proverbs 28:1 KJV
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

[Anne_Onymous]

Dude is corrupt and should have his license revoked

[webportal]

He should be in prison, not talking to anyone but the guards and the bigger men around him.

[Johntb]

How many boosters do we need? It never ends.

[elguapo]

He literally helped in no way and made a ton of money lmao

[zanewoodward]

If they was any real Justice in this world He Would be in prison for the rest of his Life !

[couldntcareless]

So when does he go to trial for crimes against humanity?

[mrshollins]

Fauci literally means Sickle.. like the grim reaper holds to harvest souls

[MultiBilly]

If there was Equal justice on the law it would be your last appearance before you went to prison

[granolafunk]

This man needs to be put in prison for the rest of his life. 🤮

[captainjocassee]

One year later and my wife’s side effects from the Pfizer are getting worse 😢

[christinamerklin]

Too bad I can't find his entire speech, they've taken the rest of it down everywhere

[killafornia]

Can’t wait when the house investigates you

[aminrastgar]

Is he still talking Covid? 😅😂
He is leaving the moment republicans are trying to push him for answers about his involvement with Chinese labs😂

[chadh]

‘Died Suddenly’ is a documentary everyone should watch