evidence: WASHINGTON, DC: Prior to Dr Anthony Fauci's testimony before Congress about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, an explosive claim arose - that former President Donald Trump awarded Fauci a presidential commendation on his final day in office in January 2021. [...] In response to Trump's dismissive comments, reports circulated online that on his final day as president in January 2021, Trump awarded Fauci a presidential commendation for his work on Operation Warp Speed, the federal initiative to rapidly develop Covid-19 vaccines. [...] When asked about this commendation in a 2023 interview, Trump expressed ignorance, stating, "I don't know who gave him the commendation I really don't know who gave him the commendation. Someone probably handed him a commendation."