Dr. Anthony Fauci was under fire on Sunday for suggesting Americans might have to spend Christmas alone in 2021.

On CBS’s “Face The Nation,” Fauci spoke with anchor Margaret Brennan about the status of the coronavirus pandemic and what is expected in the months to come. Specifically, Brennan wondered if families can gather for Christmas. 

“We can gather for Christmas, or it’s just too soon to tell?” Brennan asked.

Fauci THE GROUCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS responded it was “too soon to tell” if people could gather in groups by Christmas this year.