re: US officially enters recession - GDP contracted by 0.9% in Q2.

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Did you find our if Trump could fire Fauci yet?

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The position of the NIH Director became presidentially appointed with the passage of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and Senate confirmed with the National Cancer Act Amendments of 1974. Prior to 1971, all NIH Directors were appointed by the Surgeon General, with the exception of Robert Q. Marston, who was appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Acting Directors are selected by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and hold the position until the President nominates a new director who is confirmed by the Senate.

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Anthony Fauci reports to the director of the NIH. That directorship is a presidential appointment. So yes, Trump could have easily pressured to get Fauci fired. And should have.