Dr. Anthony Fauci lashes out at Senator Rand Paul after getting death threats

In a heated exchange at a Senate hearing on COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci pushed back after Republican Senator Rand Paul accused him of trying to "take down" scientists who disagree with him. Fauci said he's been getting death threats and accused Paul of using the pandemic for political gain. More from CBSN's Elaine Quijano.

[dannytexas]

When your mom finds the pictures, text messages, and family friends saying you were at a party last weekend when you told her you wouldn't go. Just keep on denying and telling her she has no idea what she is talking about.

[sandler]

Anyone remember when Rand actually got attacked while mowing his lawn?

[heavensgate]

I wonder if Fauci would like to adopt a Beagle puppy?

[DupageDragonsFan]

Wow, CBS! Real groundbreaking journalism here. You show a minute and a half of Fauci speaking and barely anyone else. You guys aren't even trying anymore, are you?

[Midnight_celica]

love how they always cut these lets hear the whole debate for once please...

[secondarycontainment]

Why cant fauci answer any of the questions with a "yes" or a "no"?

[dethtrain]

It's pretty amazing how certain media organizations show fauci in a positive light and other organizations focus on the questioning by the politicians

[goldenpineapple]

What Fauci did to those beagles and a lot of innocent people, he deserves so much worse. Good on Rand Paul

[vuton]

this guy had a hand in Covid development...

[Rich-hmux]

No surprise how CBS wants to play this spin for Fauci.

[thehaywire]

Keep fighting, Dr. Senator Rand Paul!

[ricksanchez]

Classic deflection, refuses to address the topic with any substance & plays victim.

[tomvana]

You’re lucky they’ve only been threats.

[HawaiiJetboat]

"Flatten The Curve" Fauci. Highest paid soothsayer in the land. Rock On Rand Paul.

[pull-pot]

What do cornered animals do??? Lash out.

[kathyduby]

They should settle this like gentlemen; have a duel.

[terrymorgan]

People catch up with his bs, and all a sudden well known figures are making death threats. Ha

[goatrockhunters]

Can’t wait to watch this clown go to prison. Gonna be most excellent!!

[bamasher]

Unless Rand Paul threatened him personally, you got no news story here!! Fauci is responsible for his own actions. Rand Paul Rocks!!

[PrezCamacho]

Why not put what RP said to fraudici to make him all Shakey.