Regarding Fauci’s absence, wouldn’t it be great if Trump said “Oh, I got tired of that little bastard mouthing off so I had him put in a box in my office”. Then as the reporters are gasping in shock, have someone wheel in a big box, Fauci steps out of it and arranged his tie, then nonchalantly go to stand in his usual place. That would be my SNL sketch at least ;-)