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What role did Anthony Fauci play in the U.S. government?

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Dr. Anthony Fauci served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease from 1984 to 2022, advising seven presidents and playing a key role in addressing contagious diseases including AIDS and COVID-19.Particularly in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, Fauci became a politically polarizing figure. He retired in 2022.