Remember when Trump... used a quote from Dr. Fauci out of context in a campaign ad?

In October 2020, a March remark by Dr. Anthony Fauci was used in a Trump campaign advertisement. Fauci immediately condemned its use, saying it was taken out of context, and noted that he had never publicly endorsed a candidate.

Trump defended the advertisement on Twitter:

They are indeed Dr. Fauci’s own words. We have done a “phenomenal” job, according to certain governors. Many people agree…And now come the Vaccines & Cures, long ahead of projections! https://t.co/ANqKL4eBqJ
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 11, 2020

Dr. Fauci subsequently supported pulling the advertisement altogether.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says “it’s really unfortunate and really disappointing” that the Trump campaign featured him in an ad touting the President’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
He tells @jaketapper that he thinks the ad should be taken down. https://t.co/PKSUBJ30KA pic.twitter.com/6pTqwWNGdI
— CNN (@CNN) October 12, 2020

The New York Times – Fauci Calls Out Trump Campaign Ad That Used Him Without Permission
BBC News – US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading
Reuters – Fauci says his remarks were taken out of context in Trump ad