Public figures and media personalities continue to reference Dr. Anthony Fauci in relation to his past testimony and pandemic-era guidance. During a recent press availability, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio jokingly referenced Dr. Fauci while responding to a reporter's question about player personnel. Fangio quipped that he would "take the Fifth Amendment" on all questions, a remark intended to mimic the former health official's conduct during past Senate hearings.

Separately, former CBS News journalist Brittney Hopper has alleged that her career was negatively impacted by her attempts to question Dr. Fauci’s recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopper claims that her editorial inquiries into the official guidance led to her being pulled off the air. While Fangio’s comments were made in a casual, sports-related context, Hopper’s claims touch on broader concerns regarding media independence and the handling of scientific dissent during the public health crisis. The two stories represent distinct ways in which Dr. Fauci’s public image continues to be utilized in current media narratives, ranging from pop-culture references to serious allegations of professional censorship.