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Dr. Larry Brilliant: Trump administration is weak on science

Dr. Larry Brilliant: Trump Administration is Weak on Science | Dr. Fauci a Treasure | GZERO World

In an interview for GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, famed epidemiologist Dr. Larry Brilliant had high praise for NIAID chief Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has been pivotal in the US response to COVID-19. Brilliant calls Dr. Fauci, "A national treasure," and says his job is very difficult at the moment working with an administration that is "hollowed out when it comes to science."

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