Fauci calls for Fox News host to be fired 'on the spot' for 'kill shot' comments

CNN By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said that Fox News host Jesse Watters should be fired for using violent language at a conservative conference to encourage attendees to conduct an ambush interview with him in hopes of creating a viral moment.

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National story. 72 articles from 36 sources. Updated Dec 22, 2021.

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12 sources
Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· Sioux City Journal, Minneapolis Star Tribune, +4 more
Sioux City JournalLean Left· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

TucsonLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Greensboro News & RecordLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

InsiderLean Left· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox News' Jesse Watters should be fired on the spot after 'ambush' remarks

PhillyVoiceLean Left· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci: FOX News host Jesse Watters 'should be fired' for urging young conservatives to 'ambush' him

Talking Points MemoLeft· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Slams Fox Host Jesse Watters For Urging People To Harass Him

The WeekLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci calls for Fox News to fire Jesse Watters over 'kill shot' comments

Center

15 sources
Ran by 34 outlets· Opelika-Auburn News, Lebanon Express, +32 more
Opelika-Auburn NewsCenter· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Lebanon ExpressCenter· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Winona Daily NewsCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Independent TribuneCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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The Sentinel (Carlisle)Center· Dec 22, 2021

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Beatrice Daily SunCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Daily Journal OnlineCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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The Daily News (Longview)Center· Dec 22, 2021

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Elko Daily Free PressCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Press of Atlantic CityCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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NWI TimesCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Globe GazetteCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Journal TimesCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Helena Independent RecordCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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La Crosse TribuneCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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MadisonCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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The Buffalo NewsCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Waco Tribune-HeraldCenter· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Herald & ReviewCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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The EagleCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Hickory Daily RecordCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Post StarCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Casper Star-TribuneCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Gazette TimesCenter· Dec 22, 2021

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Wahoo-Ashland-Waverly NewspaperCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Bismarck TribuneCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

News AdvanceCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Fredericksburg.comCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Danville Register & BeeCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

The Daily NonpareilCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

The News Herald (Morganton)Center· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

NewsweekCenter· Dec 22, 2021

Jesse Watters Calls Fauci a Clown As Calls For Fox News Host to Be Fired Grow

Ran by 2 outlets across the spectrum· KTVZ Bend
KTVZ BendCenter· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci calls for Fox News host to be fired 'on the spot' for 'kill shot' comments

KTVZ BendCenter· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci calls for Fox News host to be fired 'on the spot' for 'kill shot' comments

NewsweekCenter· Dec 22, 2021

Fox stands by Watters after "kill shot" remark while Fauci wants him fired

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, +5 more
NBC ChicagoLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments

NBC New YorkLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments

Right

9 sources
Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· The Pantagraph, MyNorthwest, +2 more
The PantagraphLean Right· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

MyNorthwestLean Right· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Billings GazetteLean Right· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Tulsa WorldLean Right· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

TownhallRight· Dec 22, 2021

Fact Check: Did Fox News Host Jesse Watters Call for Violence Against Dr. Fauci?

RedStateRight· Dec 22, 2021

Dr. Fauci Uses a CNN Program to Try to Get Jesse Watters Fired for Encouraging Citizens to Ask Him Hard Questions

GopusaRight· Dec 22, 2021

Fauci demands Fox News fire Jesse Watters

Hot AirRight· Dec 21, 2021

Fauci: Fox News should fire Jesse Watters for talking about using a "kill shot" on me

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Dec 21, 2021Fauci calls for Fox News host to be fired 'on the spot' for 'kill shot' comments
  2. Dec 22, 2021Only right-leaning coverage:Fact Check: Did Fox News Host Jesse Watters Call for Violence Against Dr. Fauci?

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Last development · Dec 22, 2021 — Fact Check: Did Fox News Host Jesse Watters Call for Violence Against Dr. Fauci?