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Anthony Fauci Faces Scrutiny Over Role in COVID-19 Pandemic in June 2024

Sep 14, 2024, 09:39 PM

Anthony Fauci, the longtime head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has come under renewed scrutiny regarding his role in the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics argue that Fauci was a strong proponent of gain-of-function research, which is believed to be risky and potentially linked to the origin of the virus. In June 2024, Fauci faced congressional scrutiny over his involvement in such research. Allegations suggest that Fauci manipulated bureaucratic protocols to avoid scrutiny and responded evasively when questioned about his actions. Although the evidence is not fully conclusive, some experts believe that dangerous research endorsed by Fauci may have led to the creation of a deadly viral pathogen that escaped from a lab, with Fauci allegedly helping to cover up its origins.