Dr. Fauci Rips Rand Paul Over "Fire Dr. Fauci" Fundraiser, Calls Sen. Marshall A Moron On Hot Mic

The nation's leading infectious disease expert clashed with senators at a hearing today, taking Sen. Rand Paul to task over his questionable fundraising tactics and referring to Sen. Roger Marshall as "a moron" in a candid moment caught on tape. #Colbert #Comedy #Monologue
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[@notenrique666]

YIKES! You know you’re a dinosaur when an 80 something year old man is calling you a moron for not knowing how technology works.

[@lillymouse2689]

🤣😂Yup.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

TELL ME ABOUT IT. I have been yelling at millennials for years about this

[@trishasurangana2278]

@@erico4868 Yes! A veritable medical expert is moronic and you, a loon who barely passed his SATs, are not. Of course. ✨

[@SuperMagicUnderwear]

@@erico4868 >admonishes someone for the personal attack >proceeds to then personally attack You're not aware of what "hypocrisy" is, are you?

[@ibrahimduran823]

Hi I'm from Australia. I just want to say, The arrogance & audacity of all U.S Republican Party Politicians is mind blowing.

[@dylanverdugo5976]

Lmfao that’s pretty rich coming from an Australian. How’s your little police state doing now a days?

[@carissahowell]

I agree!!

[@lufesaro7741]

@@dylanverdugo5976 I'm sure he's in a quarantine camp as we speak 🤣

[@carissahowell]

@@dylanverdugo5976 have you ever been to Australia or were you just told Australia was a "police state" by your American political pundit of choice?

[@Surge1077]

Mind blowing to us in the US as well. They appear to be living in an alternative universe and have taken all the stupid people with them.

[@jeffw991]

Does it not creep anyone else out that Dr. Fauci's microphone was able to pick up our thoughts like that?

[@first-persondiy6909]

I don’t think you realize how much this makes you look like you’re in a cult. “Fauci is god”.

[@jordaneglis7380]

I just got my eighth booster, feeling kinda woozy 🥴

[@miahall8260]

When he started going after the turtle, I was wondering what Mitch McConnell was doing there? LOL 🤣

[@kathrynmeetz7275]

Being a turtle of course....only in show...definitely not pace, respect, or wisdom. I love turtles....my clan....that guy (McConnel) how in the world do we survive in politics so long ..a groggy half ofbeing...get him out of therel

[@Case16710]

“What a moron.” I’m pretty sure that’s a diagnosis.

[@Johnnygga]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cisco8650]

I'm pretty sure fauci said that plenty of times during the trump era

[@herethere2091]

But my office can’t find it!

[@jarehelt]

Rand Paul is the single smartest man in government

[@maxmoser412]

Clinical

[@gamepapa1211]

Hmm, who should I believe? A man of science like Fauci or a professional liar like Rand Paul who once said that pollution isn't real? Gee, tough call! /s

[@billyforkell1501]

The scary thing is that Rand Paul has a medical degree.😉

[@GoGreen1977]

Another scary thing is that he still has a lot of supporters.

[@rebeccarebeccaa2515]

@@billyforkell1501 but does he???

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Never trust a chew. Man made virus, remember that.

[@gamepapa1211]

@@billyforkell1501 an eye doctor blinded by greed. Rand Paul is a walking irony.

[@sarahrichard5391]

When he took the mask off I knew Tony wasn't playing.

[@lemonadecupcakes]

Yes, I said that about Marshall when I found out he was elected despite my vote to the contrary.

[@christopherblack7342]

Kansas repeatedly ranks at the bottom of almost every meaningful category in quality of life. Thanks to overtaxing, underfunding, and just plain not giving a shit about the average Kansan while Republicans have basically ran this state since day one. What exactly does this tell you about the average intelligence of your average Kansas citizen??? "Bueller, Bueller, Bueller"....???

[@Sandra-dz9co]

The Center for Public Integrity requested Fauci's financials and didn't receive them for months, after they were received redacted through a FOIA request by a watchdog group that is currently suing the NIH to make them unredacted and public. When did we start fighting FOR the establishment elitist?

[@mmmsunshine5367]

Finally took the gloves off!! So tired of letting these clowns get away with bullying everyone. THIS I how the cultists should be spoken to- stop this tip toeing around this insane and hateful behavior.

[@BishopWalters12]

Fauci is a lying pos, Stop bending the knee and turn off CNN.

[@coltonblake13]

How about fauci "masks are nothing but theater" shirt? Or a fauci "you can contract aids sharing a cereal box at home with family". So many quotes.

[@jacobawojtowicz]

Yes! Fauci should not be using his 420,000 salary to bully other scientists.

[@coltonblake13]

@@jacobawojtowicz gets paid more then the president

[@mmmsunshine5367]

@@jacobawojtowicz 🤣😂

[@NewMessage]

Fauci should throw a "Vote out Rand Paul" fundraiser, and we'll see who has the bigger number at the end.

[@jessetorres8738]

Rand Paul has proven that there are no reasonable Libertarians within the Republican Party. They are just as corrupt or crazy as any other Republican politician at this point.

[@justinreyes4399]

ill donate to that

[@OwlsEyelash]

Definitely, I will pitch in with pleasure and I am not even American!

[@Vagajammer]

Rand Paul is a disgrace! Why can't he be more like his distant cousin Ru?

[@NewMessage]

@@jessetorres8738 You ain't wrong...

[@sailormoon2568]

Yes, don't ever question Fauci, HE IS THE SCIENCE! 😂

[@malumachado4561]

😅💀

[@davidleerothschildFTW]

But you can question the science but not the leprechaun of aids.

[@robertbascelli6433]

Lol... Paul sure raked that jabmiester over the coals didn't he!!!!

[@ariasmataleno2823]

I love how pissed Rand Paul looked when Fauci showed the senate committee a picture of his fundraising website. Checkmate, you angry little hobbit.

[@MKR5210]

There really is no need to insult Hobbits in that way 🥺

[@solitare4602]

He's worse than a Sackville-Baggins.

[@ariasmataleno2823]

@Hanna I did watch the whole thing. Rand Paul wouldn't shut up until demanded- talking over everyone doesn't mean you are right. Thinking Rand Paul walked away victorious is almost as stupid as a failed eye doctor turned senator telling an world renowned immunologist how to handle a pandemic.

[@thesilentangel8299]

Frodo and Sam did not go on a quest to destroy the One Ring only to be insulted like this.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Hoisted by his own petard...

[@papankunci]

The 'Moron' diagnostic from the Doctor is absolutely accurate.

[@Cliff_Mastah]

I agree. A part of me even is hoping that Dr. Fauci left his mic hot deliberately just so that Rand Paul and anyone else who is ACTUALLY listening can hear it.

[@danieldunlap4077]

@Hanna I don't think you know the meaning of half the words you typed

[@kellinitely4709]

@Hanna Run along little trollie, the adults are speaking.

[@Cliff_Mastah]

@Hanna Believe what you want. i believe in facts backed up by physical evidence. All I was commenting on is what was shown in the video, not beyond that. Dr. Fauci showed evidence of a smear campaign against him, but Rand Paul couldn't prove his own case at all. That's what the scientific method is meant to do: to sort out the facts from opinions, and Dr. Fauci showed he can do the scientific method, adding some credibility to his profession as a doctor.

[@Cliff_Mastah]

@Hanna can you prove that? That's part of science too. where's the evidence to support your hypothesis?

[@wugy07]

Amazing, you'd think from the comments section that the guy that lied under oath 3 times is the good guy.

[@danielessex2162]

Well can't be talking about Trump cause he lied way more than 3 times.

[@BrokebutCreative]

What were the lies? Call them out.

[@Babe_804]

@@danielessex2162 & what promise has Biden kept? Trump lives in y’all head rent free 😂😂

[@danielessex2162]

@@Babe_804 oh man lovely deflection.... Except.... When did I mention Biden? No, no quote sure I was just pointing out the number of tines Trump has lied. Also never declared said lies where false promises or failed one just lies. So your little come back about Biden is a deflection from my entire point. But no I will accept the challenge. Biden has kept so far in his first year kept 16% of his promises Stalled on 24% lied about 0% and still has 3 years to work on the rest of them. Where as Trump had, in 4 years, kept 23% of his promises, broken and lied about 53% and compromised on 22% With 3 % of them left up to the next administration to handle. Next Trump lied about knowing or having sex with Stormy Daniels.... Yet admitted he had an NDA with her which had the solo focus of her not talking about them having sex. The very thing he lied about. He lied about being friends with Epstein, lied about associating with him, lied about Epstein using Mar-a-lago for recruitment. He also lied about his taxes, lied about knowing what clean energy was (his best self defeated argument was that he bought a very big brush to clean the coal with) he lied about wind mills causing cancer, lied about sending people to harass said owner of windmill, lied about draining the swamp.... I mean I can keep going.

[@Babe_804]

@@danielessex2162 you are loud and wrong of course. Lol but whatever to make yourself feel like you’ve said something. & no one mentioned Trump but you felt the need to input.. but I refuse to go back n forth with those cnn & msnbc lies 😂 but right on brotha 😂

[@jvegas3209]

These clowns will go down

[@amcmartin]

After being called a "moron" by Dr Fauci, Rand Paul asked for a second opinion. "You're also ugly", the doctor replied.

[@jacquelinecallejas1390]

rimshot!

[@ella17734]

😂🔥

[@jarehelt]

Naw Rand is above petty insults. They're unproductive and convince no one

[@fatronjones]

@@jarehelt 💯

[@suehowie152]

😂😂😂😂

[@stevenwozniak8365]

"What a moron" what a great comment!... Finally, someone has taken off the gloves!

[@mandyinseattle]

The added "Jesus Christ" at the end was a cherry on top.

[@suehowie152]

Pretty sure he said " Jesus Christ,what a moron"..

[@coltonblake13]

How about fauci "masks are nothing but theater" shirt? Or a fauci "you can contract aids sharing a cereal box at home with family". So many quotes.

[@ceciliarauth6113]

"I'm going back to plastic straws."🤣🤣🤣 The moderator calls on Senator Moran, and then Dr. Fauci on hot mic says: "What a moron" about Senator McCarthy. Not a good time to be called Senator Moran.🤣🤣🤣

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

After cancelling cable about 15 years ago now, catching this kind of mainstream fodder for the trough, entirely stinks. #CANCELYOURCABLE

[@Opus313]

Rand Paul would have better luck going up against his neighbor again... and he didn't fare too well the first time!

[@jessetorres8738]

Rand Paul has proven that there are no reasonable Libertarians within the Republican Party. They are just as corrupt or crazy as any other Republican politician at this point.

[@Vagajammer]

Rand Paul is a disgrace! Why can't he be more like his distant cousin Ru?

[@NewMessage]

How that neighbor doesn't have a Congressional Medal of Honor yet, I'll never know.

[@benjones8977]

Wow, the rest of the country thinks you’re nuts too! Rand Paul is one of the few heroes in this country!

[@dextermorgan4686]

*Guys, Rand Paul is up for reelection this year!* *You wanna get rid of him? Then support and vote for Charles Booker, who's gonna run against Rand Paul this year!*

[@Leonaza7]

Rand Paul could win the award for most heinous U.S. Senator, though he has a lot of competition from his Republican colleagues.

[@GoGreen1977]

Yes, he does. Sad and scary, isn't it?

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Especially his fellow KY compatriot, Mitch McConnell.

[@Najolve]

My vote would go to either McConnell or Rick Scott. Paul may get the spotlight be Scott and McConnell are effective at making the rich richer at the cost of everyone else. I am biased against Scott since I saw first-hand what he did to HCA back in the 90's.

[@amyroseplusone]

McConnell is beyond worse.

[@radumihai7356]

That title would go to Ted Cruz.

[@sheckyfeinstein]

The longest I’ve ever spent on he throne is about 45 minutes. You go, Liz!

[@wayneurquhart7192]

That must be some sort of record.

[@Micheleoneandonly]

Notice how no one will stan in the comments for these fools anymore. Their time is up. Glad I made it out the other side without buying any of their bull.

[@jfh667]

"What a moron" Can we have T-Shirts of that?

[@federicotalamo4250]

We have FJB and LGB t-shirts

[@waryaawariiri1812]

I still have *_F&#% Moron_* one from 2017.

[@helentonkin3348]

Marketing gold lol

[@heatherjay8802]

Think they’re already being worn by the 70 million who voted for orange face!

[@bozm9961]

@@helentonkin3348 It's going to catch fast

[@BuckyOhYeah]

9:07 - 'I cannot find them, my office can't find them... where would they be if they're public knowledge'... Cited verbatim from a sitting senator. Or someone with brain damage... I can't be sure.

[@barbarahecht4617]

All of the above.

[@BuckyOhYeah]

@susan ruthroff I have to hope there's at least one decent one left... I freaking well *have to*...

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Someone needs to remind the Senator that the Fifth Amendment (they love to plead that) is protection from self-incrimination. Why he willingly exposes his stupidity is beyond me...

[@BuckyOhYeah]

@@lenawagenfuehr53 better that people think you're stupid than to open your mouth and remove all doubt ;)... I hope I'm right in thinking that's what you meant in a way?...

[@msmithy7813]

I predict this will not age well. It's already stinking badly.

[@eleasy1976]

seriously

[@rebeccatilley7176]

Let all read all the letters for ourselves

[@aq5426]

Casual reminder that Rand Paul formed his own "medical board" to certify himself, because he couldn't meet the American Board of Opthalmology's standards.

[@Echo81Rumple83]

That sounds like something a "moron" of his ilk would do. "If ya can't join 'em, beat 'em." "I reject your reality and substitute my own!" He might as well take home his ball inna huff if he can't make a slam dunk without a stepladder 😆

[@haruruben]

That’s a very Trumpian move

[@susanfarley1332]

@@neilcook4686 definitely certified.

[@occhamsrazor]

@@haruruben And only legal because his father had the rules changed... Meaning unlike a actual doctor that can move to other states and practice, Randy can't, only in KY.

[@thesmilingtouristguide4931]

If Paul Rand medical certificate was fraudulent why didn't someone report it to a higher authority? Grifting seems to be in every level of the institutions that should be there to protect the public (?)

[@sallyhu5028]

Totally understand why Rand Paul's neighbor beat the crap out of him.

[@johan.ohgren]

He really got beaten up??

[@sallyhu5028]

@@johan.ohgren Yes.

[@frankmcgovern5445]

That story makes me so happy.

[@sallyhu5028]

@@johan.ohgren They had a fight over a flower bed that turned violent.

[@sheresap.8084]

Maybe yours will catch a clue.

[@Zombie_Dingo]

Now faucci is nowhere to be found. How do you all feel now?

[@denisemorton56]

lets have a moron of the week. maybe too many contenders? Stay safe.

[@J.5.M.]

Glad Dr. Fauci doesn't sit there and take it!

[@mariag.8242]

He’s been incredibly polite but started to be firmer with Rand 5 or 6 months ago

[@pamelaporter4750]

Common sense is not a prerequisite to serving as a member of Congress, as demonstrated by Senators Paul and Marshall.

[@davidweyant9356]

...and many more.

[@Vagajammer]

You forgot Qaren, Cancun Cruz, and Gym Jordan

[@carolwilcox5712]

Rand Paul looked terrified when he saw Dr. Fauci pull out the printout from Paul's website

[@stewarthalliwell]

In your dreams Fauci is guilty of trying to stop the truth Then he comes out with the classic I’m getting hate mail Poor me !!

[@carolwilcox5712]

@@stewarthalliwell and how do you the Crazy Cheeto recommendation for bleach ? By ingestion, injection or suppository?

[@stewarthalliwell]

@@carolwilcox5712 It’s a layman’s way of explaining to a population that 40 % has a reading ability of a 10 year old or less Trump is a financial man But he is 100% correct regarding the cov19 it’s was man made in the lab If you put the virus under a very powerful microscope you can see the made in China label Paid by Gates Stay safe and happy

[@carolwilcox5712]

@@stewarthalliwell Lol! Good luck when the Kool-aid gets brought out

[@GrandmaCathy]

Oh yes!! ROTFLMAO!! "What a moron." Priceless!!!

[@shotjohnny]

Mitch McConnell & Rand Paul are in a tight race for the "worst person from Kentucky" award.

[@virginiaf.5764]

It'll be a tie.

[@ffrederickskitty4607]

Ken Ham makes it a three way tie.

[@bsqwahlE]

How 'bout their voters?

[@KBzaz]

@@bsqwahlE the voters are just victims, Of lies, propaganda, and misinformation.

[@TitoTimTravels]

Ron Paul must be sorely disappointed in his son. I did not agree with Ron Paul on much, but he seemed to be an honorable man. Honor... something Rand knows nothing about. 😎

[@B00Tsauce]

OAN cut the feed during the faucci rebuttal. Yes, they were that scared about what he was going to say. Newsmax, cut to commercial. LOL

[@sdaftermath123]

Did you even look at the military files? I don’t believe you because I watched “doctor”, Faucis rebuttal, and quite frankly it went no where. He kept denying funding gain of research, and then there’s the military files and emails of him proving he funded the research. Maybe if you’d actually do your own research you would know that. I have the files for you if you’d like them

[@gamepapa1211]

Truth is the enemy for places like OAN and Newsmax, and grounded rebuttal with evidence is what is referred to in the right wing conspiracy circle as "conspiracy killer".

[@sdaftermath123]

@@gamepapa1211 give me an example of his rebuttal that “debunked the conspiracy”..........I’ll wait.

[@mcrestwood7378]

rand paul got that ass kicked by Dr.Fauci!!! So did that other rep punk,Lets Go Fauci!!!

[@jessstuart7495]

There is a dangerous synergy between right-wing media and the modern GOP; Welcome to The Republic of Dumbfuckistan.

[@jlesmclaurin4544]

Racoon City, 28 days later and the Walking Dead's only hope is I am Legend.

[@sk8ncre8]

... And man who buys his veneers by the foot" HIL-AR-IOUS!

[@gailcarmack2954]

How about Rand Paul disclose his salary!! Including his investments.

[@fifermcgee5971]

This guy is so obnoxious, go back to Kentucky and get a life.

[@rjonboy7608]

And all the donors of his campaign cash. All that Dark Money don't come without strings and/or remote control cables attached.

[@kylegreenwood8094]

@@rjonboy7608 Remote controls don't have cables. That's the whole point of them.

[@gregparrott]

I believe the salary of all senators and congressmen is public knowledge. Most will supplement that income with book sales, speaking engagements, income from companies they or their spouse owns etc. As for passive investments, I have no idea how much depth they generally offer.

[@12x2richter]

Not his salary. Disclose the money he takes from lobbyists.

[@joanalorenzo6949]

Rand Paul: if malpractice was a person.

[@nicoleymacaroni]

U mean Fauci

[@DaveJMorten]

What a ridiculous show. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@rjmcallister1888]

"What a maroon! What a nincompoop!"--Dr. Bugs Bunny on Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS).

[@nagranoth_]

Honestly I've never seen one of these hearings where the republican senator harassing someone wasn't a moron ignorant about basically everything.

[@anamariaguadayol2335]

It's a requirement to be a member of the Republican Party, didn't you know? 🤷

[@jefftheriault5522]

It has to be understood as generating talking points for Fox later in the day. That's how these things work right now.

[@gailhasler8435]

🤗🤗🤗😍😃🤣

[@GEENIAH3]

REMDICIVIR 5 time dosage illégal drug protocole murderer

[@brandonyul1570]

Half the country feels the exact opposite way.

[@sAINTGenis86]

I admire the level of restraint Dr Fauci is showing when dealing with these senators. I would have resorted to some colorful language.

[@swampy6194]

Seems Republican Senators only understand Orange.

[@FlyingDwarfman]

And for me, at least, it would have started well over a year ago. He's only started to snap back this "hard" in the last few months.

[@streetroller1000]

Nah, nothing he could have said would've matched the definition of colorful language because he'd make sure to have it changed before he goes and says it.

[@swampy6194]

@@streetroller1000 Please don't mutate from reality.

[@willfox4654]

@@swampy6194 im sure this comment will age well. Lol

[@DannyMercer1993]

I have never even been to New York, but I know the Ed Sullivan theatre is cold. 😂

[@pamcantrell5090]

How do these guys get hired,I cant wait for them to meet their maker

[@JamieSnell402]

The great thing is now when that guy searches for Fauci’s financial disclosures he’s just going to get videos and articles talking about Fauci saying “what a moron”

[@Astrobrant2]

Fauci should have his disclosure site add a button that says, "Click here if you are Senator Marshall or a member of his staff." Then the link will go to a page where Fauci's disclosure is in a large font, uses small words, and has lots of cartoon pictures and gif animations to help explain things.

[@velikovskysghost]

@Jamie Snell That guy, U.S.Senator Roger Marshall is a moron as is Rand Paul, as both are still pushing the big lie from defeated former president, T'rump. Rand Paul should be sued by Dr. Fauci for endangering his family as well as himself, and Rand Paul should be made to step down from the U.S. Senate ASAP!

[@Astrobrant2]

Jamie, You're right. I looked it up and it's all videos and articles about their exchange in Congress. I also wonder how many hits Fauci's disclosure page is going to get from people seeing how long it would take them to find it. Maybe it will show up on Google's "Trending" list! I hope Marshall's government e-mail gets inundated with links to the disclosure.

[@benjaminclark4030]

@Hanna get over it.

[@fivethreeone]

2012 FAUCI HIMSELF SAYS THE RISK IS WORTH IN PATHOGEN RESEARCH OF CONCERN

[@InterestedCitizen]

Poor Dr. Fauci and family. May they stay safe.

[@elinannestad5320]

Yes.

[@donnawhiteturkey7240]

Those that threats Fauci and his family should be prosecuted! The ones like Rand Paul that stirs the haters up should also be held accountable, also! Just like Trump, saying bull$ to stir up his hatters up, to due his mob low life dirty work, b/c their not loyal to him!!

[@Johnnygga]

@@donnawhiteturkey7240 Don’t you worry, the truth always wins and comes out at the end. Even if it’s been a painful long 5 years. The chickens will be home to roost and all of them (MAGA, Trumpists, senators like Rand Paul and others who lie to hurt people for greedy political gain) will be on the wrong side of history and forever be known as idiots. Some of those poor bastards unfortunately, are just dumb and terribly misinformed, so IMHO- they shouldn’t be shamed. Remember people in your life who sided on that side of lies, deceit & greed like a crazy cult, and move on with your lives and never give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@BishopWalters12]

He's a liar and I don't get why liberals bend the knee to that guy.

[@suehowie152]

@@BishopWalters12 7 Presidents and no trouble until the Orange Blob..

[@mugogrog]

I haven't laughed so hard for a long time. A well deserved "what a moron" indeed :D

[@captainswan3079]

Go look in the mirror. 🐑

[@mugogrog]

@@captainswan3079 I look myself in the mirror everyday and I like what I see. I am healthcare worker and for the last two years I've been taking care of covid cases. Do you have any empirical underpinning for your beliefs or are you just accepting what you're being told like a sheep?

[@jordaneglis7380]

@@mugogrog omg you’ve been taking care of people with Covid, good for you, maybe after your 5th booster you’ll start growing furr to save more sheepeople…..I mean people

[@mugogrog]

@@jordaneglis7380 Fact is that it's mainly invaxed peeps needing care but hey if you want to call them sheepeople be my guest.

[@kathrynmeetz7275]

Get those ignorant bastards OUT time for the feminine to rise up.. No offense but Please Goddess Spirit.... Reclaim the balance

[@angelwestbrook716]

Do people have amnesia or do they just not remember fauci from the 80's

[@Leonaza7]

Just imagine the progress we might have made against this virus led by dr. Fauci without having to battle the crazies and the politics.

[@logicone5667]

You do realize Dr. Fauci greenlighted the funds that paid for the gain of function research that ultimately created the Coronavirus that ended up infecting Wuhan and then the world? Just saying... (It shouldn't matter but I'm a Sanders supporter not a Trump supporter)..

[@kalebmanning4425]

Fauci helped suppress information about effective treatments during the early months of the vaccine and is thus responsible for many deaths that could have been avoided.

[@ryanhall7607]

@@logicone5667are you high? At this point what difference does it make where it came from? The failure to deal with it is the important issue.

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

And climate change. Homelessness. Police Brutality. If we didn't have to fight these foakers, we could have a future. For you, AND me. Did you see the one where the same network that oushed anti trans bathroom bills is now recommending a testosterone Blocker to fight the virus? I had to tell my family to not use it, cause it won't help them fight covid. Trust me. Not what the med is used for. I am scared and tired. Idk.

[@Kimberly-dt4ko]

We would be in a much better place. Fauci follows the science and presents it in a clear manner. Without the politics and the crazies we would definitely be in a better place.

[@SaintDudeGaming]

I am so happy with the hot mic from Doc Fauci. That just made my damn day rofl. :D

[@lone6523]

Hmm… how did Fauci’s mic get left on but not rand Paul?

[@sweett2185]

@@lone6523 They control them themselves.

[@mandyinseattle]

Me too.

[@Tommyoda]

Dr. Fauci exposing the grift 🤣

[@FlippyHambone]

You are oblivious to your propaganda addiction. It is not your fault (if you are under 23).

[@angelwestbrook716]

Why are they not demanding antibody tests as much as these other tests. Considering the science of long term protection.

[@braindedpxl]

“Fettucini Al-head-o”. Oh dear… I rolled my eyes first…then started giggling uncontrollably moments later…

[@clc18mac]

As a native Kansan I completely agree with Dr. Fauci's assessment of Senator Marshall. Also, as a current Kansas resident I would just like to add that we are not all that stupid and not all of us voted stupid into office.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

same for us in Florida a Dem majority ALWAYS LOSES to a lying creep R

[@victorkeel8101]

Hey another Kansan.

[@WRMRanch]

As Arizonans, we understand.

[@nunya2814]

So ya didnt vote? Congratulations!

[@jordinagel1184]

@@nunya2814 I think you’re confusing “voted but lost” (chances are 50/50 that this is due to meddling in voting regulations or district layouts by Republicans, because they know that a purely representative vote would lead to A LOT more blue states) with “didn’t bother to vote.” Still, given how Republican lawmakers are making it harder to vote in mainly Democratic urban areas (see Texas) or gerrymandering the heck out of their districts to win despite having the minority (see North Carolina), I wouldn’t blame people for actually believing that their voice doesn’t matter.

[@gljm]

Though I don't condone violence, it's easy to see why Paul's neighbor punched him in the face.

[@dizbang3073]

You mean "attacked him from behind."

[@JamaicanRain]

This comment reminds me of the SNL joke with Lorne Michaels when he says he doesn't condone violence among cast members, but Colin (Jost) can be annoying.

[@notbraindead7298]

It’s a shame his neighbor didn’t have a gun. Must not be a Republican.

[@Whiskey_Zombie]

Best part is the stifled audience laugh at 6:02

[@hopeful2621]

Wonder if the other hosts caught it because they all have young children, gathered in school?

[@carolheuser4096]

"What a moron!" I love it!

[@deant1607]

And FJB...the country loves it...I agree

[@sprybug]

@@deant1607 Only if you also include FDT, FBO, FGB, FBC, FGB, and FRR shirts as well. We've had crappy presidents for as long as I've been alive.

[@jarehelt]

Rand Paul is the single smartest man in government

[@sprybug]

@@jarehelt Funny joke!

[@jarehelt]

@@sprybug Im dead serious.. Listen to any one of his speeches look me in the eye and tell me he doesn't know what he is talking about.

[@traildoggy]

Rand Paul is just performing an anger display. It's a lot like a peacock showing his feathers, but instead of attracting a mate he just wants 10, 20, 30 or 100 dollars.

[@tysonbrown9437]

lmao nice finish

[@deanthakid9803]

So. .... who's gonna be selling that "what a moron" t-shirt, ?? I'll take a few please 😆

[@stella-gx8ne]

I love the idea of “What a moron” tee shirts!!!

[@mooreandless]

I'm loving this new Dr Fauci! Go Doc!

[@gamepapa1211]

@Hanna Rand Paul is a fake eye doctor.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@Hanna misinformation.

[@dHolbach77]

@@lenawagenfuehr53 Disinformation. It's all they have. Just made up b.s. that even if it was true would be irrelevant red herrings.

[@GEENIAH3]

REMDICIVIR 5 time dosage illégal drug protocole murderer

[@ywdwarner]

Biden needs to give Medal to Fauci at Address , if Limbaugh can have one ... Fauci deserves 2 ?

[@hamie63_m]

And rescind all the ones trump gave out. Especially the jacket-less turd gym jordan

[@nicoleymacaroni]

Fauci made the virus he needs jail

[@lakeozarkrei3767]

@@nicoleymacaroni Russian troll detected...😅

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

@@nicoleymacaroni Eeee-VAWN. Why you here talking with Yang-kees? Is not Vodka time yet.

[@suzannegiannini85]

The more people that get the virus the more of an opportunity it has to mutate. We need to get together to deal with this pandemic once and for all.

[@judithmais4643]

''One thing more contagious than COVID 19 is Stupid!" Steve Colbert!

[@in_ur_moms_house]

Lol that exchange actually made the national news in Canada. The whole continent is clowning Rand Paul.

[@theresataylor1565]

Rand Paul is clowning Rand Paul. I mean, look at his hair!!!

[@juliefitzgerald6042]

While we LOVE him here in the states. Marshall isn't just a Senator...he is a doctor....so is Rand Paul.

[@alajononon]

@@juliefitzgerald6042 Medical Dr's aren't scientists. And neither of them are infectious disease experts.

[@kilgoringtroutless6295]

@@juliefitzgerald6042 Funny, he has proved over and over again with his statements that he forgot everything he allegedly learned in medical school.

[@tomgates316]

@@juliefitzgerald6042 Rand is an ‘eye’ doctor. But couldn’t get his degree from the national group. If you see his doctor certificate, it was provided from an organization he created himself to get his wall papers. Guy is a fake joke.

[@charlesmartin1121]

Rand Paul must have a witch doctor license, because no way he is an actual MD.

[@rebekahogle9021]

Ophthalmologist.

[@corrupt454]

He's an eye doctor NOT an infectious disease specialist, like Dr. Fauci is!!!

[@charlesmartin1121]

@@rebekahogle9021 A intellectually myopic Ophthalmologist more like.

[@judyk2987]

An eye doctor…His degree is from Duke University…maybe they were giving them out that year!

[@rebekahogle9021]

@@charlesmartin1121 It is suspected he paid someone to take all his tests.

[@juansute8550]

O isn't really cold. You can still wear flip-flops to a corner shop in zero

[@greggphelps7643]

Who wants an updated roster on Dr. Fauci's and Colbert's family...Just put your mask on and everything will be ok

[@CoinMatze]

How has Rand Paul only been clocked by his neighbor once?!

[@jimschleich8753]

He must be an eighth level Buddhist monk instead of the twelfth level Karate black belt we need to move in!

[@JK-gu3tl]

Neighbor did time in prison.

[@rort1371]

The left loves violence

[@jimschleich8753]

@@rort1371 you misspelled violins.

[@JK-gu3tl]

@@rort1371 French revolution

[@terilw]

I knew it got real when Dr Fauci took his mask off! 😂

[@gamepapa1211]

@Hanna Rand Paul is a fraud who formed his own medical board to certify himself because he couldn't meet the American Board of Ophthalmology's standards. And unlike your fictional accusations, that one was real.

[@gamepapa1211]

@Hanna "no shame" is absolutely right.

[@suehowie152]

@Hanna Blah blah blah..

[@terilw]

Riiiiight,@Hanna. Hopefully COVID doesn’t visit your doorstep. 😑 #StayWoke

[@gregpotts7]

Senator Rand Paul has an immense obligation an important job to make sure the pheasants don’t have a crack addiction

[@waynemasters]

The "Good doctor?", Stephen? That sounds like the title of a horror flick. "Three things that don't stay hidden for long are the Sun, the Moon and the Truth." - Lord Buddha Gautama

[@patches3216]

When Dr. Fauci said "what a moron" he was referring to every republicon in the room.

[@juliefitzgerald6042]

That is his encouraging "self-talk.

[@abbedurham8679]

He got to say what we all want to say. 😂

[@fifermcgee5971]

T O U C H E to Dr. Fauci. He is a scientist, he has more important things to do with his precious time.

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

Maybe the senator from Kansas needs to ask a 4 year old how to use the internet.

[@jigglytofu]

The guy looks dumb and clueless. Or maybe googling would be a bit hard for him to comprehend? 🤣

[@wilburshaw9330]

If you did UNDER an outhouse, you’ll find Colbert’s soul!

[@timneuhard2849]

I was heading out the door and stepped in a pile of Colbert.

[@TatiQ0]

Dr. Fauci saying “what a moron “ is going to be my new ringtone for that one anti-Vaxxer in my family 😂👍🏻🥰

[@galaxietab2carlos]

stunning and brave.

[@GEENIAH3]

REMDICIVIR 5 time dosage illégal drug protocole murderer

[@TatiQ0]

@@GEENIAH3 I can pick a special ringtone for you too

[@TatiQ0]

@@galaxietab2carlos gracias

[@GEENIAH3]

@@TatiQ0 Musk= ANTICHRIST

[@Chompchompyerded]

Anyone find it "interesting" that Rand Paul is on the medical licensure board in Kentucky, and passed himself to get his medical license without taking the required test?

[@denisemoreno8635]

He's an Opthamologist. An eye doctor....not a medical physician.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@@denisemoreno8635 that is optometrist. And ophthalmologist is a medical doctor. Arthur Conan Doyle was one.

[@cadebritt8001]

@@denisemoreno8635 due tell you must be from Kentucky. !

[@thisismetoday]

Only in America 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@MrBugPop]

Yes he is a bit of a crook it would seem.

[@mrsmucha]

OMG-somebody else has trouble with the self checkout at CVS!

[@MsZoe85]

We haven’t had restrictions for almost a year in London (masks don’t count, that’s not disruptive) Omicron came and went You just have a really low vaccine take up rate in US and some kind of issue w/masks that I don’t understand Otherwise you would’ve been ok

[@mariahdaniels4549]

Republican Trump politicized the virus. While being one of the very first vaxxdd, getting Covid, and continuing to lie about it. His recent attempt to be pro vax was met with angry boos and hisses from those who believed the lies! Too late. No one wants to be foolish and fooled. Hence, thank you, Mr. Trump. Thank you, Rupert Murdock. Meanwhile, Jerri Hall laughs all the way to the bank, and HER HIGHNESS celebrates 70 years on the thrown. Congratulations 👏.

[@NewMessage]

Tony just Fauced Rand up!

[@kimberleyhosmer5997]

It’s about time Dr Fauci has a chance to stand up for himself. I fully agree with his assessment and I’m happy he called out Rand Paul! I’m so sick of these Republican idiots playing games with the health of our nation!

[@forsakenwarlord5752]

I'm with you here but let us not forget. It's not only Republicans that are ignorant to facts. We need a police, our entire government and weed out all of the criminals whether their Democrats or Republicans.

[@occultusskull]

Look at all these dinguses, the guy could sell them off to the CCP and they would still worship that nome 🤣🤡

[@JWrenison]

@@occultusskull 🐑

[@streetroller1000]

"I couldn't be doing gain of function research, I changed the definition of it before I went and did it!" - Fauci

[@lorinelson7523]

@@forsakenwarlord5752 But it is mostly Republicans.

[@richtintera5524]

I hope Paul's old neighbor got the gift basket I sent him.

[@inscrutablemungus4143]

"Kansas senator and man who bought his veneers by the foot"

[@mariabarker2036]

From KY here. I'm so sorry. I don't understand how we've elected and re-elected the 2 worst human beings in the entire country as our senators. We are as addicted to stupid decisions as we are to meth, apparently.

[@lorigoshert6667]

(Commiserating in Floridian) We're sorry too. We somehow elected two horrible senators and one of the worst governors in the country. Plus, Mar-a-Lago.

[@valeriepittman1753]

(Cowering in Texan)... sigh

[@khulgarulfsson8067]

🤔 Do you think solving the meth might help with the other or vice versa? Is it a catch 22, where you can’t get rid of one problem without the other (i.e. solving the meth problem first requires better politicians to be elected, but electing better politicians first requires the meth problem to be solved)?

[@freedomfinder5196]

Thanks for your comments here Fl, TX and KY. Hang in there-it ain’t over yet!! Stay healthy and safe.

[@randomchicka]

Tennessee here. We're sorry too. Ugh.

[@AdamHarte]

I would donate $10, $20 or $100 for a Fauci "What a moron" t-shirt today.

[@jonathangwilliams6825]

Don't say that, the Republicans will make one. They have no shame when it comes to money.

[@nikkibotts6239]

@@jonathangwilliams6825 The irony is that that could apply to any republican.

[@bckazee]

Russian bot

[@Antonio_zx6r]

NPC

[@sea_triscuit7980]

@@Antonio_zx6r so?

[@miltgray7577]

damn that Betty White reference at the end was subtle, clever and too soon but brilliant at the same time. Screw your writers and we love you. Betty would have loved it

[@diabloencorbata1989]

This clown cannot any longer cover the crimes and evidence of his sponsors…

[@eleasy1976]

seriously.

[@peterkirby1753]

"moron" is clearly the word of the 2020s 👍

[@deant1607]

And the song is FJB

[@maridegall]

We need " What a moron" t shirts

[@deant1607]

Like the FJB shirts

[@generalpublic3744]

I'd buy one!

[@deant1607]

@@generalpublic3744 they already make FJB apparel...even got a national song for this jackass... let's go brandon

[@Rugelacharugula]

I would buy one.

[@deant1607]

If a dumborat buys a what a moron shirt all his rat friends would be thinkin they're thinking there talking about them...then say I agree

[@brew1234567891]

But not to his face. Lol. Then he just stammers trying to defend himself. It’s hilarious to watch.

[@lolabroadhead3972]

I would love to know why Rand Paul gets semi-hard at the mention of Dr Faucis name!

[@kathrynmeetz7275]

What do you mean by "semi hard"?

[@hnimneyu]

Dr. Fauci it would be my absolute honor at no cost to be your inner thoughts translator... please please 🙏 please 🙏

[@HKTjohnnywalker]

Would you want to be in that mind when the puppies are getting eaten alive by flies or the HIV experiments on monkeys? Go to the PETA website and see for yourself.. Fauci needs to be in GITMO for funding gain of function research in Wuhan.. his time is coming..

[@calisto2735]

@@HKTjohnnywalker PETA? Seriously? Freaking PETA? And you go learn something about your beloved PETA with the 85-90% kill rate shelters ...

[@HKTjohnnywalker]

@@calisto2735 so you make a feeble attempt to discredit PETA all in the name if protecting you God and savior Fauci? The facts are there for you to look at, PETA just uncovered his experiments. Typical libreal move, ignore "facts" deflection 101..

[@HKTjohnnywalker]

🤣🤣🤣 "Close contact with someone with AIDS, or at risk of AIDS, who does not necessarily have to have intimate sexual contact or share a needle, but just the ordinary close contact that one sees in normal interpersonal relations.” -Anthony Fauci

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

@@HKTjohnnywalker The difference between God and Fauci is that the Doctor actually cares about your well being. Oh, and he's real.

[@mxmeseeks]

He didn't say "what a moron" he said "what's up Maureen"

[@nancyrogers8506]

Hilarious! Thanks

[@wesleyrodgers886]

Rude rand. Steamrolling over answers he doesn't like. Changing the subject. Should be a "reporter" on faux news.

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

Is he the guy that got tackled by his neighbor? I'm not condoning the use of violence, but some people are just difficult to like.

[@texasrav6056]

Rude, because he holds this fraud Fauci to account? Step outside of your echo chambers and look up Fauci/CDC/NIH contradictions, or animal cruelty, the changing of definitions, and see if the big tech companies will let you find Fauci’s financial disclosures.

[@aaronleverton4221]

@@texasrav6056 And by "holds to account" you mean "place he puts the donations solicited using Fauci's image".

[@sweett2185]

@@ChrisAlbertH47 Yes, it was him. I don't promote violence either. I was rooting for the neighbor though.

[@gamepapa1211]

@@texasrav6056 while you're changing the subject, why don't we also talk about Roger Marshall failing to report his stock earnings while holding a public office and Rand Paul saying air pollution isn't real?