Senator Rand Paul Raises Concerns Over Fauci Testimony, Requests Investigation
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist
Senator Rand Paul Raises Concerns Over Fauci Testimony, Requests Investigation
Senator Rand Paul Raises Concerns Over Fauci Testimony, Requests Investigation
Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, has referred Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Justice Department for a potential investigation into alleged false statements made under oath to Congress regarding gain-of-function research at China’s Wuhan virus lab.
Here are the key points of the situation:
1. The Referral: Senator Paul sent a letter to District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, urging an investigation into whether Dr. Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), violated the law with his congressional testimony. The focus is on statements made about funding for gain-of-function research in the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
2. Discrepancies in Testimony: Senator Paul highlighted the inconsistencies between Fauci’s congressional testimony and subsequent revelations. Fauci initially denied funding gain-of-function research, but later emails suggest his awareness of such research.
3. Gag Order Concerns: Senator Paul expressed concerns about the potentially political nature of Fauci’s responses during congressional hearings, noting that public officials should not play political games, particularly when the well-being of citizens is at stake.
4. Potential Violations: Senator Paul requested an investigation into whether Fauci’s statements during his May 11, 2021, congressional testimony violated relevant statutes.
5. Research Funding: The letter also pointed out that gain-of-function research in Wuhan had received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which Fauci was associated with.
6. Ongoing Debate: The situation underscores ongoing discussions surrounding gain-of-function research, the origin of COVID-19, and transparency in public statements by officials.
The request for an investigation aims to ensure transparency and accountability regarding the statements made by public officials before Congress.
[Source: The National Pulse, Fox News]
