U.S. Surgeon General, Fauci Counter President on Death Toll Numbers

President Trump claimed on Twitter that the CDC's COVID-19 numbers were exaggerated, sparking responses from health officials like Dr. Jerome Adams and Dr. Anthony Fauci, who defended the data and highlighted the pandemic's impact on hospitals. Fauci emphasized the reality of the death toll and the strain on healthcare workers. Trump's administration faced criticism for a slow vaccine rollout and rising case numbers, alongside a new variant entering the US.

What did President Trump claim about the CDC's method of counting?

How did US Surgeon General Doctor Jerome Adams defend the CDC numbers?

What did Doctor Anthony Fauci say about the reality of the death numbers?

What challenges are hospitals facing according to the text?

What criticism is President Trump's administration facing regarding vaccine distribution?