Fauci: ‘I’m Not Retiring In The Classic Sense’, I Will Be ‘Very Actively Involved’ In Public Health Issues

During an interview with MSNBC host Joy Reid on Thursday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he wasn’t “retiring in the classic sense” and that he would remain “very active” in public health issues.

“I’m going to step down as I have announced from the federal government at the end of this month, the end of December but I’m not retiring in the classic sense,” Fauci said. “I’m going to still be very actively involved in public health issues, in lecturing, and in writing. And hopefully, inspiring the younger generation to take a consideration of going into science or going into public health. And hopefully even going into public service.”

“I have the experience of being in the government as a scientist for 54 years and as the director of the institute for 38 years, and I had the privilege of advising seven presidents over that period of time. So I hope that I can use that experience to inspire some people to pursue a career in science, medicine, and public health,” he added.

Last month, Fauci gave what he called his “final message” before retirement during a speech at the White House.

At the time, Fauci said that “masking is important” and that “masking, vaccine, boosting, testing — all of that is part of the spectrum of protecting yourself and your family.”

Shortly after Fauci’s claim that “masking is important,” a full transcript of his deposition in the ongoing case over social media censorship was released. The transcript revealed that Fauci consistently opposed mask wearing in the first months of the pandemic, and that he first endorsed universal masking just days after privately opposing mask-wearing. Fauci could not name any evidence that emerged during that time that led to the complete flip in his views.