Fauci Was Awarded $1 Million For ‘Defending Science’ And ‘Speaking Truth To Power.’ Why?

In February, Dr. Anthony Fauci received a $1 million Israeli prize for “speaking truth to power” and for “defending science.”

“As the COVID-19 pandemic unraveled, [Fauci] leveraged his considerable communication skills to address people gripped by fear and anxiety and worked relentlessly to inform individuals in the United States and elsewhere about the public health measures essential for containing the pandemic’s spread,” the awards committee said, as reported by NPR. “In addition, he has been widely praised for his courage in speaking truth to power in a highly charged political environment.”