I remember Trump contradicting Fauci, on masks, Ivermectin, HCQ...etc. I remember Trump bringing in Atlas who contradicted Fauci on everything. I remember Trump contradicting Fauci numerous times on how long the pandemic would last. I remember Trump stopping travel from China, which contradicted what Fauci wanted.
Perhaps, you remembering Trump kissing Fauci's ass was your wishful thinking, literally.