100 Most Influential People in Healthcare - 2020

Fauci in 2020 transcended from government official to full-fledged celebrity by establishing himself as the voice of reason in the fight against the pandemic. Early on, Fauci delicately navigated an administration that openly rebuked science in an effort, telling Politico that “you don’t want to go to war with a president...but you want to (make) sure you continue to tell the truth.” He pressed Americans to wear masks, maintain social distancing and advocated for working with President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team.