Trump pulls the plug on Fauci’s taxpayer-funded security detail, sparking debate on protecting former officials.
At a Glance
- Trump canceled Dr. Fauci’s government-funded security, citing it can’t last indefinitely
- Fauci hired private security after losing taxpayer-funded protection
- Fauci received $15 million in security services over two years as a private citizen
- The highest-paid federal employee in 2019 denies needing a preemptive pardon
Trump Pulls the Plug on Fauci’s Taxpayer-Funded Security
In a move that’s long overdue, President Trump has finally put an end to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s taxpayer-funded security detail. It’s about time someone in Washington remembered that government employees aren’t entitled to lifelong protection on the public dime. Fauci, the poster child for bureaucratic overreach during the pandemic, has been living large with round-the-clock protection courtesy of hardworking Americans. But the gravy train has finally hit the buffers.
The $15 Million Security Blanket
Hold onto your wallets, folks, because this next bit is going to make your blood boil. According to a Freedom of Information Act request, Dr. Fauci has been enjoying a whopping $15 million in taxpayer-funded security services over just two years since returning to private citizenship. That’s right, $15 million of your hard-earned money to protect a man who’s no longer even in government service. It’s the kind of wasteful spending that makes you wonder if there’s a shred of fiscal responsibility left in Washington.
“I think when you work for government, at some point your security detail comes off. And y’know, you can’t have ’em forever. So I think it’s very standard. If it would be for somebody else, you wouldn’t be asking the question.” – Trump
Trump, in his usual straight-talking style, hit the nail on the head. It’s common sense, folks. Government employees can’t expect taxpayers to foot the bill for their security indefinitely. But common sense seems to be in short supply these days, especially when it comes to the likes of Fauci.
Fauci’s Defensive Dance
Now, here’s where it gets really rich. Fauci, caught with his hand in the cookie jar, is now scrambling to justify his continued reliance on taxpayer-funded security. He’s even gone so far as to hire his own security detail now that the government tap has been turned off. But wait, there’s more! When criticized about potentially seeking a preemptive pardon, Fauci had the audacity to claim he’s done nothing wrong.
“Let me be perfectly clear. I have committed no crime and there are no possible grounds for any allegation or threat of criminal investigation or prosecution of me.” – Fauci
Well, isn’t that convenient? The highest-paid federal employee of 2019, raking in a cool $417,608, now wants us to believe he’s as innocent as a newborn lamb. If he’s so squeaky clean, why the need for all this security in the first place? And more importantly, why should the American taxpayer be on the hook for it?
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t just about Fauci, folks. It’s about the broader issue of government overreach and the entitlement mentality that’s infected Washington. How many other former officials are out there, living it up with taxpayer-funded security details long after they’ve left office? It’s high time we put a stop to this gravy train and hold these bureaucrats accountable.
Trump’s decision to cancel Fauci’s security detail is a step in the right direction. It sends a clear message: public service is not a lifelong ticket to taxpayer-funded perks. It’s about time someone in Washington remembered that they work for us, not the other way around. Let’s hope this is just the beginning of a much-needed cleanup in the swamp that is our nation’s capital.
