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April 02, 2020 His face has continuously entered the homes of Americans in recent weeks, alongside that of President Trump. In the midst of a coronavirus epidemic, there is no man more disputed by Anthony Fauci's networks and newspapers. But such popularity would also have provoked threats of unspecified entities, which would have convinced the US authorities to strengthen protection measures.

Fauci: "It's part of my job"
"It is my job, this is the life I have chosen to do and I am doing it." So Anthony Fauci, who became the face of the US science's response to the coronavirus, replied to those who asked him about the death threats received which, according to the US media today, prompted the authorities to put him under escort. "Obviously I am under great pressure, it would be stupid not to admit it, but there is work to be done and we are doing it. I have faced other crises like this," added the eminent virologist of Italian origin, at the helm of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, referring to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s.

It was the Washington Post that first revealed, citing informed sources, that the federal government decided to increase protection measures for the 79-year-old scientist, the main supporter of the adoption of strict social measures within the White House task force. to curb the epidemic, and the need to renew it until the end of April, following growing threats against him.

No more information was given on the nature of the threats directed against Fauci which, it must be said, has become a target of far-right commentators and bloggers, who, as is well known, exercise influence over part of Trump's electoral base, in particular for the role played to confirm the restrictions that prevent the resumption of economic activities.

In recent weeks an article defining the scientist who has served all American presidents since Ronald Reagan a "deep state agent" - like the far right, and Trump himself, define senior federal officials and diplomats who they oppose the president and his political line - he got 25,000 Facebook interactions. And it had been posted by pro Trump groups like "Trump Strong" or "Tampa Bay Trump Club".

But not only the criticisms, and the online threats, are a source of concern: in recent weeks, the scientist would have been approached by fans who asked him to also issue autographs on baseballs. So Health Minister Alex Azar decided to turn to the US Marshall Service to ensure Fauci's protection. When asked about it, Trump said last night, "He doesn't need an escort, everyone loves him."