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Fauci's Memoir: Trump’s Turbulent COVID Talks Revealed

2/2/2026

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Anthony Fauci, memoir author, recounts tumultuous conversations with former President Donald Trump.
Trump's behavior oscillated between affection and insults during the COVID-19 discussions.
Trump accused Fauci of costing the U.S. economy one trillion dollars and urged positivity.
Fauci details a heated call where Trump claimed he would win the 2020 election by a landslide.
He contrasts this with President Biden, whom Fauci calls a leader guided by integrity.

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Anthony Fauci, memoir author, recounts tumultuous conversations with former President Donald Trump.
Trump's behavior oscillated between affection and insults during the COVID-19 discussions.
Trump accused Fauci of costing the U.S. economy one trillion dollars and urged positivity.
Fauci details a heated call where Trump claimed he would win the 2020 election by a landslide.
He contrasts this with President Biden, whom Fauci calls a leader guided by integrity.