Chris Cillizza, a former CNN editor-at-large, recently admitted he made significant mistakes in how he assessed Anthony Fauci’s credibility during the pandemic. In a series of tweets, Cillizza acknowledged he was wrong to dismiss conservative voices — including President Donald Trump — who questioned Fauci’s narrative.
In his reflection, Cillizza confessed that his biases against Trump and his trust in Fauci’s expertise led him to overlook alternative perspectives, particularly on the origins of COVID-19. “If this was a debate between Donald Trump and Anthony Fauci on the origins of a pandemic-level virus, I was going to go with the guy who spent his entire career studying this stuff, not the reality TV-star-turned-president,” Cillizza wrote.
However, as more evidence has emerged supporting the lab-leak theory — a hypothesis Trump and many conservatives championed early on — Cillizza admitted he failed to remain skeptical of official narratives. “The lesson: Be skeptical — of experts or anyone else — when dealing with a rapidly-developing and changing situation where no one has the ability to see a 360-degree view,” he added.
Cillizza’s mea culpa comes at a time when public trust in health officials has sharply declined, exacerbated by shifting guidance, controversies over lockdown policies, and the politicization of COVID-19 origins. For many, Fauci became a polarizing figure, hailed by some as a steady hand during the crisis but criticized by many others for missteps and inconsistencies in his messaging.
The timing of Cillizza’s comments is noteworthy. President Trump recently revoked Fauci’s federal security detail, citing the former official’s ability to afford private protection. Trump justified this decision by saying that former officials should not rely indefinitely on government-funded security and suggested that individuals like Fauci could afford private protection. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
