Trump threatens to fire Fauci amid rift with disease expert

Responding to chants of “Fire Fauci” from his supporters, Mr Trump told his supporters he appreciated their “advice”

US President Donald Trump, left, and Dr Anthony Fauci. File picture: AP/Alex Brandon

US President Donald Trump has suggested he will fire the country’s top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election.

Speaking at a campaign rally in Opa-locka, Florida, Mr Trump expressed frustration that the surging cases of coronavirus that has killed more than 230,000 Americans so far this year remains prominent in the news.