who opposes him...and Dr. Fauci was keenly aware of that fact, which is why...in that interview with Roberts...he closed with the statement regarding Trump's distortions of COVID facts..."It may have happened". i.e. Dr. Fauci did not give Trump a "Clean Bill of Health" on the matter. (see linked article)
As for Trump...you heard the Bob Woodward tape where DJT said he "Always wanted to Downplay it"...enough said.
Link: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/09/anthony-fauci-trump-woodward-coronavirus-410895