Fauci to Testify Before House on COVID-19 Guidelines and Origins on June 3

Jun 3, 2024, 02:02 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former top COVID-19 response expert in the United States, is set to testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3. The hearing follows revelations that Fauci admitted to making up certain COVID-19 guidelines, including the six-foot social distancing rule and masking for children, without scientific evidence. Fauci's testimony is expected to address these admissions, as well as his role in the origins of COVID-19 and potential cover-ups. Republicans have released a transcript of a January interview where Fauci stated he did not recall how the six-foot rule came about. The hearing will also scrutinize Fauci's involvement in gain-of-function research and his communication practices, including the use of personal emails by his deputy, David Morens, to avoid FOIA requests. Chairman Brad Wenstrup will lead the questioning, and Fauci is expected to deny any wrongdoing, including claims related to NIH funding.