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Survey shows public confidence in Fauci declines since spring but still exceeds RFK Jr.

Survey shows public confidence in Fauci declines since spring but still exceeds RFK Jr.
Phys.org Wednesday 09 September 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read
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Americans' confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci as a source of trustworthy public health information declined over the four months from April to August 2026 in a survey conducted after he appeared before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee but declined to answer its questions, invoking his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination.

Americans' confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci as a source of trustworthy public health information declined over the four months from April to August 2026 in a survey conducted after he appeared before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee but declined to answer its questions, invoking his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination.
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