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Redactions in Fauci’s Journal Highlight Former White House Aides’ Past Ties
7/31/2026, 12:57:04 AM
Core Event
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released a PDF of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s personal journal from 2020. The document, posted on Paul’s website, shows multiple entries in which Fauci communicated with White House officials Katie Miller and Stephen Miller. Subsequent analysis by NOTUS found that 19 mentions of the Millers have been redacted without explanation, and the names have been removed from “over a dozen” passages that originally described Fauci’s medical advice and personal consolation during Katie’s pregnancy.
Background
During the early COVID-19 surge, Katie Miller served as Vice President Mike Pence’s communications director, while Stephen Miller was an aide to President Donald Trump. Fauci, then director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was the nation’s leading public-health voice. The journal entries reveal that Fauci called Katie while she was ten weeks pregnant, noting her anxiety and offering reassurance.
Data & Statistics
- Redactions: NOTUS counted 19 redacted references to the Millers.
- Journal entries: An entry dated May 9, 2020 records Fauci writing, “I am calling Katie frequently to check on her couple time per day.” (see Verbatim Quotes).
- Additional mentions: Entries from October 2020 and December 2020 indicate frequent phone contact with both Katie and Stephen Miller.
Official Statements & Responses
Stephen Miller has echoed this hostility, criticizing Fauci on Fox News and crediting former President Trump for the early pandemic response.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I am calling Katie frequently to check on her couple time per day,” — Anthony Fauci
