Anthony Fauci to announce shock retirement?

Sad news for Fauci fans. Speculation had been rife that Dr. Fauci will announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 2026, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a scientist isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a scientist just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAnthony

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouAnthony was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouAnthony.”
— @DesireePlum, 9 Jan 2026

“Didn't Anthony Fauci retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 9 Jan 2026

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