A prominent political figure known for publicly attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci and calling for his imprisonment was revealed to have privately sought his medical advice and maintained a friendly relationship during her pregnancy, according to Fauci's recently released diary entries.
The article exposes the striking hypocrisy of Katie Miller, wife of Stephen Miller and a vocal critic of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has publicly advocated for his incarceration and amplified vaccine-skeptic views. Recently, Dr. Fauci's private diary entries from 2019 to 2022 were released by Senator Rand Paul, revealing that Fauci frequently communicated with Miller, then a communications aide to Vice President Mike Pence, about her health concerns during her pregnancy. Fauci's notes showed his repeated calls to check on her anxiety, his efforts to calm her, and even a baby gift exchange, with Fauci describing her as 'tough, smart, but great' and noting a 'nice discussion about life after Trump' with the couple. Following the public revelation of these private interactions, Katie Miller quickly disavowed the relationship. She claimed to a political news website that she was merely 'feigning friendship' to prevent Fauci from leaking against her or her husband, stating she understood 'how to manage somebody like him.' Subsequently, Miller launched a social media attack on Fauci, accusing him of narcissism and weaponizing her pregnancy and child for his own gain, reiterating her belief that he 'should be in prison.' The article also touches on Fauci's diary entries containing 'cringeworthy' details about his enjoyment of fame and celebrity interactions, such as with Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand. However, the author largely defends Fauci's private notes as understandable human behavior, contrasting it sharply with the actions and public attacks of figures like Katie Miller, and lamenting the 'harm people like the Millers have inflicted on the body politic.' The diary's release occurred during a Senate hearing where Republicans, including Senator Rand Paul, targeted Fauci, who is widely loathed by the MAGA base.