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DeSantis: Fauci would be seen as 'almost divine figure' by D.C. jury

Gov. Ron DeSantis said a District of Columbia jury would likely view Anthony Fauci as "an almost divine figure" as the doctor prepared to testify to the U.S. Senate about COVID-19.

Published Jul 27, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Second-term Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said a District of Columbia jury would likely view Anthony Fauci as "an almost divine figure." DeSantis made the remark ahead of Fauci’s testimony to the U.S. Senate; Fauci was a prominent voice during the COVID-19 pandemic.