Scott Atlas
The latest on Scott Atlas, a professor, health adviser and radiologist. In 2020, President Donald Trump appointed Atlas to the White House Coronavirus Task Force. During his tenure, Atlas was accused of spreading misinformation about masks, social distancing, herd immunity infections, and other COVID-19 related false theories. The Stanford professor resigned from the White House Task Force on November 30, 2020.
Conservatives Complain About Losing Twitter Followers Amid QAnon Purge
A wave of Republican politicians and conservative personalities noted their follower counts were dropping. Then Twitter confirmed it had taken down spam accounts and profiles spreading conspiracy theories.
Trump's Coronavirus Special Adviser Resigns, Wishes Biden's Team 'The Best'
Dr. Scott Atlas inspired controversy after making remarks that face masks were ineffective at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Fauci: Americans Shouldn't Become 'Complacent' Because of COVID Vaccines
The key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force said that new COVID-19 infections "are going to go up" further over the next several weeks.
Fauci Blasts Trump Adviser for Saying 'Rise Up' Against COVID Restrictions
Fauci told NBC's Today show Monday that he takes issue with Dr. Scott Atlas telling people in Michigan that restrictions will only stop "if people rise up."
Scott Atlas Says He Would 'Never' Incite Violence After 'Rise Up' Tweet
The White House coronavirus task force member has suggested his words had been misinterpreted after a significant backlash.
Scott Atlas Tells Russian State Media Lockdowns Are 'Killing' Americans
Dr. Anthony Fauci recently offered criticism of Atlas, who is said to have President Donald Trump's ear.
Fauci Warns Herd Immunity Will Kill People: 'An Unacceptable Pathway'
The U.S.'s leading immunologist comments were followed by reports the White House was using heard immunity as a basis for policy.
WH Science Adviser Scott Atlas Slams COVID Policies on Young People
Atlas slammed COVID policies of young people, tweeting a link to an article about its impacts on children. But none of Atlas' criticisms were discussed by the experts in the story.
Fauci Says Trump Equates Wearing Masks With Weakness
The NIAID director said there is "no doubt" that masks prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Twitter Removes WH Adviser's Tweet Saying Masks Don't Prevent COVID-19
"Masks work? NO," Scott Atlas tweeted Saturday, followed by misrepresentations of the science behind the effectiveness of masks in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Herd Immunity: What the Science Says About Letting COVID Spread Freely
Scientists advocating the herd immunity met with White House officials last week
Top Journal Editor Slams Scott Atlas' Claims Scientists Are Backing Trump
Science editor-in-chief Holden Thorp's comments follow a string of criticism against the White House coronavirus adviser.
White House Task Force Adviser Says Falsehoods, CDC Director Says
Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the CDC, and Dr. Scott Atlas haven't seen eye to eye on the current state of the coronavirus outbreak in America.
Bill Gates: White House Hired Scott Atlas to Agree With 'Crackpot Theories'
Atlas' appointment is viewed by some as an attempt to counter the opinions of Coronavirus Task Force members such as Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Trump Adviser Tweets 'Truth Will Prevail' After COVID-19 Claims Denounced
The signatories wrote they have a "moral and an ethical responsibility to call attention to the falsehoods and misrepresentations of science recently fostered" by the White House adviser.
White House Adviser Scott Atlas Denies Herd Immunity Strategy Claims
Herd immunity refers to letting the coronavirus spread "naturally" in a population.
