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> Fauci is one of the most qualified and well respected scientist in the field - who had worked for democrat and republican presidents alike.

Right, and he politicized the response to COVID-19 and we don't care if he used to be awesome, we want someone who will put evidence over politics.

> Which scientist who is both "more scientific" and "less political" would qualify in your view?

Probably someone who would be more evidence oriented. I don't have a short list.

> How would you assess this?

By comparing their public statements and actions with those of other physicians, immunologists, and the evidence.