Millers Sought Fauci’s Advice Amid Early Pandemic, Diaries Show
Diaries reveal Stephen and Katie Miller turned to Dr. Fauci for advice during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie Miller claimed strategic friendliness to prevent leaks.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Newly disclosed diaries indicate that Stephen and Katie Miller sought counsel from Dr. Anthony Fauci during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie Miller has asserted that she intentionally fostered a sense of camaraderie with Dr. Fauci to dissuade him from divulging any unfavorable information about her or her husband.
According to the diaries, Dr. Fauci made several efforts to check in on Katie Miller after she contracted COVID-19. In response, Miller claimed she endeavored to maintain an amicable relationship with the nation’s leading infectious disease expert to ensure he wouldn’t “leak against me or my husband.”
Dr. Fauci has been a prominent figure in the U.S. government’s response to the pandemic, providing regular updates — and guidance to the public and policymakers alike. His interactions with the Millers, as revealed in the diaries, offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics during a critical period of the pandemic.
The diaries don’t provide further details on the nature of the advice sought or the specific interactions between the Millers and Dr. Fauci. However, the revelation underscores the high-stakes environment in which public figures and policymakers navigated the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
