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The Fauci Diaries and the Cult of Judicial Celebrity

Like Dr. Fauci, (liberal) judges nominated to the Supreme Court are immediately elevated to the ranks of AAA celebrity.

Josh Blackman | 7.30.2026 9:42 AM

A constant theme in the Fauci Diaries is celebrity. Fauci was absolutely obsessed with the adoration he received from celebrities. He would list all the famous people at parties he attended. He bragged how Barbara Streisand called him to ask for advice on vaccines. Julia Roberts called Fauci her "personal hero." Kim Kardashian organized a Zoom call with Fauci and other A-list celebrities.........

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