How about Fauci stating in March that masks are not necessary, for what was clearly a respiratory virus...
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-dr-fauci-say-no-mask...
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-dr-fauci-say-no-mask...
For now, we’re talking about the former and his advice during the pandemic.
No, he said masks aren't helpful. He lied to manipulate people. He caused people to mistrust the system because he isn't trustworthy.
Your second paragraph/claim is completely unfounded. It’s been a year, dude. Get a grip.
Dr. Fauci exactly said, “There’s no reason to be walking around with a mask. When you’re in the middle of an outbreak, wearing a mask might make people feel a little bit better and it might even block a droplet, but it’s not providing the perfect protection that people think that it is. And, often, there are unintended consequences — people keep fiddling with the mask and they keep touching their face.”