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Outcome of Congressional hearing on COVID-19 lab leak theory by end of 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
No further action • 33%
Launch of a new investigation • 33%
Public reprimand or policy change • 33%
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Fauci Denies Suppressing COVID Lab Leak Theory, NIH Gain-of-Function Research Amid Intense Congressional Grilling
Jun 3, 2024, 04:50 PM
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced intense questioning from Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Rep. Jim Jordan regarding the alleged suppression of the lab leak theory of COVID-19's origin. Fauci firmly denied any involvement in downplaying the theory, calling such claims 'preposterous' and 'farfetched,' including the idea that he was 'parachuted into the CIA like Jason Bourne.' He emphasized that he has kept an open mind throughout the entire process. Fauci also refuted accusations of influencing scientists to dismiss the lab leak theory and denied that the NIH funded gain-of-function research related to COVID-19. Additionally, Fauci acknowledged that U.S. tax dollars did flow through a grant recipient to a lab in China but insisted this had no connection to downplaying the lab leak theory.
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No action taken • 33%
Reprimanded • 33%
Legal action initiated • 34%
No significant action • 33%
Policy changes • 33%
Personnel changes • 33%
Lab leak • 33%
Natural origin • 33%
Inconclusive • 33%
Increased scrutiny and sanctions • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations without sanctions • 25%
No change in current policies • 25%
Enhanced cooperative scientific investigation • 25%
Fauci exonerated • 25%
Fauci reprimanded • 25%
Fauci faces legal action • 25%
Investigation inconclusive • 25%
No significant consequences • 33%
Further investigation • 33%
Legal action • 33%
No significant wrongdoing found • 33%
Minor policy violations • 33%
Major legal and ethical violations found • 34%
Lab leak theory confirmed • 50%
Natural origin confirmed • 50%
No further action • 33%
New investigation launched • 33%
Disciplinary action taken • 34%
Natural origin • 33%
Lab leak • 33%
Inconclusive • 33%
No new investigation • 33%
Investigation finds significant omissions • 33%
Investigation finds no significant issues • 33%
No significant action taken • 33%
Reform of funding policies • 33%
Criminal charges against involved parties • 34%