Fauci Calls for ‘Smooth’ Transition of Power To ‘Get the Ball Rolling’ on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Dr. Anthony Fauci is calling for a smooth transition of presidential power in hopes of getting a coronavirus vaccine out to the American people without hiccups.

Asked about his concern that “the White House has still not green-lighted” the transition to an administration under President-elect Joe Biden, Fauci reiterated his remarks from over the weekend that a “smooth” transition is crucial and that he is concerned. He added that “passing of the baton without stopping running” is important.

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was pressed during Monday’s “Today” interview on if it is “critical” to have the smooth transition from one administration to the next.

“The virus is not going to stop and call a time out while things change. The virus is just going to keep going. The process is just going to keep going,” Fauci responded.

His remarks come just over a week after several major outlets projected Biden as the winner of the presidential election and President Donald Trump has refused to concede.

See Fauci’s comments below:

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