This was discussed earlier today and there are plenty of quotes from the good doctor from that actual time that basically contradict the narrative he told this morning.
Jan 21, Jan 29, Feb 3, Feb 17......Fauci said no big deal...don’t worry....chances miniscule.
I agree. He said it is obvious that lives could have been saved if we closed down earlier, but that is obvious. I did not get the impression that he told Trump we should close down earlier. This would contradict his public statements that this was not that big a deal.