Axios: “The White House said Wednesday that a USA Today op-ed by economic adviser Peter Navarro attacking Anthony Fauci ‘didn’t go through normal White House clearance processes.'”
“Why it matters: In a normal administration, Navarro’s actions would almost certainly result in his dismissal — but the White House did not immediately indicate any disciplinary action against him. It also further obscures the administration’s support of Fauci, days after it put out a statement listing the times he was ‘wrong on things’ in the coronavirus pandemic’s early days.”
“‘The Peter Navarro op-ed didn’t go through normal White House clearance processes and is the opinion of Peter alone. @realDonaldTrump values the expertise of the medical professionals advising his Administration,’ tweeted White House director of strategic communications Alyssa Farah.”