The Memo: Concerns grow over political pressure on coronavirus experts

Experts are worried that scientists and other key public health figures are facing increasing political pressure as the coronavirus crisis deepens.

The near-daily press briefings at the White House have seen tense moments between President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, the two main public faces of the crisis from the scientific community.

At the same time, recent comments Birx made in an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network sparked concern among the left and beyond. Continue reading.