The announcement came only a month before the 2020 Presidential election, and caused a predictable wave of confusion.

CNNshared his announcement: “I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support.

I’m going to Walter Reed Hospital.

Fauci speaking at White House

I think I’m doing very well.

We’re going to confirm that things work out.

The first lady is doing very well.

Fauci and Donald Trump event

So thank you very much, I appreciate it.

I will never forget it.

However, this week he toldThe Telegraphthat Trump was “lucky” to have survived the disease at all.

I think he was quite fortunate.”

Potentially the president and his team have put others in harm’s way."