Dr. Birx Goes on Defense After Pelosi Criticizes Her and Trump Admin’s COVID Response

Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator, offered a response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) criticism of her and the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Dana Bash, Birx noted her respect for Pelosi as she defended her work and the Trump administration’s coronavirus response.

“I have tremendous respect for the speaker, and I have tremendous respect for her long dedication to the American people,” Birx said on Sunday.

Although Pelosi accused Birx and the Trump administration of “spreading disinformation,” the infectious disease expert insists she has never been “nonscientific or non-data driven.”

“I have never been called pollyannish, or nonscientific, or non-data driven,” Birx said. “And I will stake my 40-year career on those fundamental principles of utilizing data to really implement better programs to save more lives.”

See Birx’s remarks below:

Birx’s remarks came just hours after Pelosi’s interview with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz. During their discussion, the top-ranking Democrat insisted she has no confidence in the administration’s ability to provide accurate information for the American people, as previously reported on IJR.

“I think the president is spending — spreading disinformation about the virus and she is his — she is his appointee,” Pelosi said on Sunday. “So, I don’t have confidence there, no.”