path (saying it would go away on its own...or no worse than the Flu...) so as to, hopefully, not incur the negative economic effects of shutdowns, etc. leading up to the coming election (Spoiler: It happened anyway)...Dr. Fauci got on it instantly and made sure vaccines would be tested and ready for distribution ASAP...and they worked fantastically well...except that far too many Americans took their lead from Trump and chose to pass on getting vaccinated.
btw, did you ever see DJT hold rallies where he repeatedly exhorted EVERY American to get vaccinated?...that's a rhetorical question...sure would nave made a Huuge difference (e.g. our iCU Doc noted that up to 98% of COVID deaths were among those who weren't vaccinated...very similar results across the country. )