I think Fauci knew from the beginning what every medical professional was saying from the beginning, namely that masks really don't do anything against a COVID virus. Later, when he wanted to make sure everyone wore masks -- for political reasons rather than scientific ones -- he invented the "noble lie" story, which was itself a lie, because he knew the Legacy Media and Leftist politicians would have no problem with it. After all, they have the same elitist, relativistic, hypocritical "ethics" that he has. In any case, the man is s snake.