At one point, Fauci even insisted that "there’s no inconsistency" in preventing people from going to work, going to church, and going to school but allowing them to gather in massive crowds to protest.
"Dr. Fauci, do protests increase the spread of the virus?" Jordan began.
Fauci said he could only make a "general statement" about crowds.
"Well, half a million protesters on June 6 alone, I’m just asking, that number of people, does it increase the spread of the virus?" Jordan pressed.
"Crowding together, particularly when you’re not wearing a mask, contributes to the spread of the virus," Fauci responded.
"Should we limit the protesting?" Jordan pressed.
"I’m not sure what you mean," Fauci responded.
"Should government limit the protesting?" the congressman clarified.
Fauci stuttered, "I- I- I don’t think that’s relevant to..."