‘Press still hot & heavy about me’: Fauci’s Diary exposes his ‘fame obsession’ despite COVID deaths

Republican Senator Rand Paul has released what he calls "Tony's Diary," a collection of Dr. Anthony Fauci's private journal entries, ahead of the former White House COVID adviser’s Senate testimony. The newly published records include Fauci's reflections on media attention, his relationship with President Trump, and the U.S. government's pandemic response, adding fresh political scrutiny before his appearance on Capitol Hill. The diary includes entries such as "Press still hot and heavy about me," "national and international fame is explosive," and references to an invitation to "Dancing with the Stars," while also documenting his frustrations with the Trump White House. Senator Rand Paul argues the records reveal a gap between Fauci's private writings and his public statements during the COVID-19 pandemic.