Commentary: Dr. Fauci Admits He Wore a Mask for Optics Ater Getting Vaccinated
Remember that whole “believe Dr. Fauci” line? Aside from “follow the science,” it was the second-most parroted piece of non-wisdom wisdom we’ve all heard over the past year. Dr. Fauci would never mislead us, especially…
Remember that whole “believe Dr. Fauci” line?
Aside from “follow the science,” it was the second-most parroted piece of non-wisdom wisdom we’ve all heard over the past year. Dr. Fauci would never mislead us, especially on masks. Except for that one time when he said masks wouldn’t be helpful against COVID-19 — but that was early in the virus’ spread and he was trying to ensure our front-liners had PPE. So seriously, listen to Dr. Fauci.
Like, for instance, what Fauci said Tuesday. During an interview with ABC News, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said he was basically wearing a mask indoors solely for optics purposes now that he’s been vaccinated.
“I didn’t want to look like I was giving mixed signals,” Fauci said during the appearance.
“But being a fully vaccinated person, the chances of my getting infected, in an indoor setting, is extremely low.”
“And that’s the reason why in indoor settings now, I feel comfortable about not wearing a mask because I’m fully vaccinated,” he added.
As the Washington Examiner pointed out, though, this contradicted testimony that Fauci gave before the Senate on Thursday when he faced off with his mask-policy bête noire, GOP Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. Paul was unimpressed that Fauci, a vaccinated man, was fond of double-masking.
“If we’re not spreading the infection, isn’t it just theater?” Paul asked. “If you’ve had the vaccine and you’re wearing two masks, isn’t that theater?”