Fauci on Tucker Carlson vaccine comments: 'Typical crazy conspiracy theory'

Source: The Hill | April 14, 2021 | Celine Castronuovo

Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, pushed back Wednesday on remarks from Fox News host Tucker Carlson that appeared to question the efficacy of the coronavirus vaccines.

“That’s just a typical crazy conspiracy theory,” Fauci said during an appearance on CNN’s “New Day” on Wednesday. “Why would we not tell people if it doesn’t work?” 

Fauci took issue with a specific remark from Carlson, who questioned why guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that vaccinated people continue to wear masks and conform to social distancing guidelines if the vaccines work.

“If the vaccine is effective, there is no reason for people who have received the vaccine to wear masks or avoid physical contact,” Carlson said. “So maybe it doesn’t work and they’re simply not telling you that.”

Carlson has previously said he is “pro-vaccine” and began his Tuesday night show by saying he was “not against” the vaccine “on principle,” adding, “Like every American, we are grateful.” 

His later remarks came in the context of Tuesday’s news that the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was being paused across the country because of concerns about a rare type of blood clot that has developed in six women who received the vaccine.

“I don’t want to get into arguments about Tucker Carlson, but to me it’s just counter to what we’re trying to accomplish to protect the safety and the health of the American public,” Fauci said of Carlson’s remarks. 

Fauci said that while it is “understandable” that some people may want to “wait and see” how other people respond to the vaccine before getting the inoculation themselves, he pointed out that more than 120 million people in the U.S. have already received at least one dose. 

“That’s a lot of people,” he said. “How long do you want to wait and see?” 

“Almost half the country has received at least one dose. So I think we’ve had enough wait and see,” he continued. “Let’s do it.” 

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  • Consistent April 14, 2021 at 2:50 pm #48402

    EVERYDAY April 15, 2021 at 11:23 am #48413

    Tucker used to have some brain mater between his ears, but like every other Trump cult member, he has become a blithering idiot. The fool doesn’t get it that (a) not everyone is vaccinated and (b) there are plenty like my brother who refuse to be vaccinated. His remarks encourage more people to avoid vaccination which in turn means we will still have to wear masks, social distance and follow the rest of the CDC guidelines indefinitely — maybe even forever.

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