Fauci’s texts, Trump’s executive order and the resurgence of anti-vaccine rhetoricAnti-vaccine rhetoric has gained renewed attention with the release of text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci and President Donald Trump’s executive order.Dr. Anthony Fauci listens as President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in 2020.Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images fileAug. 11, 2026, 8:55 PM EDTVaccine skepticism has come roaring back into the political spotlight after months of relative silence on the subject from the Trump administration, which for a time seemed to be focusing on more mainstream health issues ahead of the midterm elections. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.