Media strategy and public messaging

April 4, 2001 - I was asked to prepare talking points on AIDS for Secretary.

Diary Prequel Package, p.3 · original PDF · in context

Thompson's staff was so impressed with 3ome comments. the talking points that they mentioned that Thompson wanted me to accompany his staff to the White House the next day to develop a white paper for Powel and Thompson to use in upcoming meeting with the POTUS.

Diary Prequel Package, p.3 · original PDF · in context

It was clear that much of the paper included material from my talking points for Thompson (see above).

Diary Prequel Package, p.4 · original PDF · in context

Issue was whether it was a good idea to put it out right after HRC's speech since it already got great PR and so why waste a Fauci Op-ED.

Diary Prequel Package, p.262 · original PDF · in context

She knew nothing and immediately called Dan Bartlett (WH Press Office).

Diary Prequel Package, p.64 · original PDF · in context

I articulated the points you made and they were planning to have talking points ready for Mark when he spoke to the AP person.

Reading Room Production, p.364 · original PDF · in context

He has lined up some embargoed press in anticipation of the release next week of the paper on May 13.

Diary Prequel Package, p.235 · original PDF · in context

Last night the White House sent out an embargoed fact sheet about what the President will announce today at the CDC.

Diary Prequel Package, p.369 · original PDF · in context

Also, Sarah Baldauf now sends me talking points on things that are actually scientific issues!!

Diary Prequel Package, p.422 · original PDF · in context

We would propose to say something like: "The allegations are preposterous and the press release is apparently a hoax.

Tony's Diary Package, p.114 · original PDF · in context

That must come from an email that I sent to my press officer who then forwarded to them.

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.5 · original PDF · in context

The last 2 in the natural origins bit have got nothing to do with his paper at all. [shared file(s): Talking points Latinne et al.

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.48 · original PDF · in context

Fauci is a dangerous distraction at a time when we most need voices like his." In mid-July, the White House circulated a set of talking points criticizing Dr.

Tony's Diary Package, p.259 · original PDF · in context

Kayleigh McEnany and 2 others in the WH communications office are positive.

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.212 · original PDF · in context

Definitely too early with L452R and I'm annoyed that they put out a press release with no data and before we could actually get a close look at what's going on.The concern I have is that they mentioned this was found in three skilled nursing facility outbreaks with 100% attack rates - if true, then absolutely concerning, but I don't know how good the data is.

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.414 · original PDF · in context

The embargo is just the standard, wait until we tell you to release it but give us an accession number.

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.483 · original PDF · in context

Scientists - as viewed by Russian media (TLDR: bottom line: Daszak has CoI) https://www.rt.com/op-ed/521314-us-spies-covid-lab/

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.713 · original PDF · in context

We are going to put more pressure on HHS to allow us to be able to develop a statement for the NIH website as well as provide talking points and Qs and As.

Tony's Diary Package, p.740 · original PDF · in context

We finally got them to agree to put Francis's statement on the NIH webpage; however, they're still not allowing us to proactively put out the talking points and will only allow us to do that in specific answer to questions that come in.

Tony's Diary Package, p.740 · original PDF · in context

here's the op-ed in case you don't have full access [shared file(s): Opinion _ How to investigate the lab-leak theory without inflaming anti-Asian hate - The Washington Post.pdf]

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.910 · original PDF · in context

Rochelle and the CDC are hesitant to show anyone data that backs up their policy because it is supposedly "embargoed.

Tony's Diary Package, p.827 · original PDF · in context

The problem is that the embargo relates to the MMWR, which is the CDC's own publication.

Tony's Diary Package, p.827 · original PDF · in context

In addition , we have faced with the usual problem of the CDC not giving us all the information that we need and even continuing to refer two embargoed MMWR papers to come out.

Tony's Diary Package, p.849 · original PDF · in context

Oct. 2, 2021 - I had written an email to Robert Davis the CEO of Merck indicating to him that I was concerned that in the press release for their drug Molnupiravir they did not mention that the original basic research was funded by NIH at Emory.

Tony's Diary Package, p.892 · original PDF · in context

Rob called me today (Saturday) and apologized for that slight and promised that in future press releases they would include the collaboration and contribution of NIAID /NIH.

Tony's Diary Package, p.892 · original PDF · in context

We are trying to correct this now with a statement to the press.

Tony's Diary Package, p.908 · original PDF · in context

@Robert Garry - you do need to work with your press office to get this particular quote clarified (or at least have clear answers to it), because it's being brought up a lot and it's quite damaging:"In fact, Dr.

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.1084 · original PDF · in context

Will mainly be an expose of Bogner - seemingly making things up for ages - but GISAID will clearly be dragged through the dirt I sent him sequence release GISGATE stuff on background

Slack / Private Message Drop, p.1095 · original PDF · in context

Jun 21, 2022 Press Release Report is the first in a series on the Select Subcommittee's investigation into the Trump Administration's political interference with the federal coronavirus response National Review The Leadership Board will consist of the ASPR (Chair), the H-CORE COO, the Directors of CDC and NIH, the H-CORE Chief Science Advisor, the FDA Commissioner, the President's Chief Medical Advisor, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Surgeon General.

Tony's Diary Package, p.958 · original PDF · in context

I understand it was partially uploaded and then it was under embargo.

Baric Transcribed Interview (Redacted), p.137 · original PDF · in context