Fauci Says It Is a ‘Very Good Thing’ Republicans Are Encouraging People To Get Vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci is praising Republican lawmakers who are encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

During an interview with The Hill that was published on Thursday, Fauci addressed House Minority Whip Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) comments encouraging people to get vaccinated, “I was very pleased to hear Congressman Scalise… make that statement about vaccines. That was very helpful.”

“There’s no doubt when you look at the distribution of unvaccinated people it certainly weighs very much more heavily towards Republicans in red states,” he continued.

Finally, Fauci added, “I think when they see a Republican leader like Congressman Scalise lean strongly towards people getting vaccinated, I think that’s a very positive thing.”

Earlier on Thursday, Scalise said, “I would encourage people to get the vaccine.”

Scalise also got his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 this week as he noted the delta variant is “becoming a lot more aggressive.”

“It was a good time to do it,” he added.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) also spoke out on Tuesday to encourage people to get vaccinated, as IJR reported