Dr. Fauci On Why He ‘Called Out’ GOP Sen. Rand Paul: ‘Pure Ad Hominem’

“What you saw at the hearing today was pure ad hominem. And I called him out because that’s exactly what he’s doing: he’s raising money,” says Dr. Fauci on his exchange with Sen. Rand Paul. 

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[Wanderlust-]

I wish all Americans would take a course on critical thinking. We would quickly recognize common fallacies and rhetorical devices used to obfuscate and deceive.

[adamtabares]

The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words - Philip K.

[tint]

The good Doctor has more composure than I have.

[mrich]

When someone like Fauci tries to talk and answer a question Ron Paul talks over him. Moderator should turn Paul's mike off and only allow him to speak when it is his turn or time. If he still can't be fair throw him out of the room. If he can't behave like a Congressman throw him out of the hearing.

[FunDayKey]

Again I register my support for Dr. Fauci.

[geraldmiller]

Senator Marshall should ask his god Tr#&p, "when will 45 disclose ALL his financial records?"

[carlossierra]

"What a moron " "jesus Christ "..😂😂😂😂

[billsheddy]

About time to consultant defamation lawyer. These accusations go beyond fair comment from these republican politicians.

[gc]

Well done that man! It's about time these money making hustlers were named and shamed! Personally I don't get this whole thing where people less well off donate to the rich 😐

[BenLiuChungHin]

Loving how everyone reporting this tried SOOOO hard not to laugh at the situation..

[darshstang]

If there's nothing to hide, then just give up the unredacted documents

[sheilagrant]

I'm glad he's calling these grifters to my name

[janekelley]

When a Republican Senator makes a point of putting someone in the line of fire and threats, Dr. R Paul should be ashamed of himself. What a disgrace.

[CanadaMyHome]

Dr. Fauci and family - may you stay safe. 🛡

[FabricatorFactory]

The only person who started this was the lier in chief. The sheep followed.

[Mary-tfqc]

It is the Congress and the Senate who are privy to inside information and build their financial portfolios based on that. Classic case of projection.

[Heinrich_Von_Schnellfahrer]

“When Rand Paul pulls a stunt like this, it easy to understand why it's difficult to be Rand Paul's next door neighbor, ”

[WhiteDragon]

Maybe Dr Fauci needs to Sue Rand Paul for endangering his life. I would.

[tsubadaikhan]

I've never heard of Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas before. Now I will forever remember him as the 'What a Moron Guy'. Just like Mike Lee who seems to believe a shirtless Ronald Reagan will arrive on a Velociraptor with an Uzi to prevent Climate Change. And Orrin Hatch was the guy that belongs in a seniors home for taking off invisible glasses while being unaware that Facebook could make money from advertising while questioning Mark Zuckerberg. Republicans love them some 'Stable Geniuses'.

[cannongavinjr]

WOW did this (SENATOR) really graduate from college?