A coalition of seventeen state attorneys general has formally petitioned Republican leaders in Congress to intensify investigations into the origins of COVID-19 and to consider potential legal actions against Dr.
Anthony Fauci at the state level.
This initiative, led by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, seeks to navigate around a preemptive pardon issued by President Joe Biden on his final day in office, which aimed to protect Fauci from federal prosecution.
According to Gateway Pundit, the pardon in question encompasses any federal offenses Fauci might have committed from January 1, 2014, up to the date of the pardon. Attorney General Wilson criticized this move, stating, "President Bidens blanket pardon of Dr. Fauci is a shameful attempt to prevent accountability."
He further asserted, "We are fully prepared to take appropriate action to ensure justice is served if our findings indicate violations of state laws." The attorneys general emphasize that while the federal pardon may shield Fauci from federal charges, it does not preclude state-level legal actions. They are actively seeking additional information from Congress to aid in state investigations and potential prosecutions.
In a strongly worded letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the attorneys general lauded Congressional efforts to uncover potential misconduct and urged collaboration to pursue any breaches of state laws. The letter states, "We, the undersigned Attorneys General, write to commend your work to promote transparency and accountability in studying the response to the COVID-19 Pandemic."
It continues, "As part of your continued efforts in holding malign actors accountable for their actions arising out of the Pandemic, if you believe that further findings or direct evidence that suggests there may have been any violation of state laws, please include us in any actions taken so that we may evaluate state-level courses of action."
The attorneys general's initiative follows the release of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemics final report, which presents a critical assessment of failures and potential misconduct at the highest echelons of government, implicating Dr. Fauci.
The report alleges that Fauci was involved in misleading the public about the origins of COVID-19, mismanaging funds at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and suppressing scientific debate on vaccine risks. The coalition of attorneys general is determined to explore these allegations further, seeking accountability for any misconduct that may have occurred.
The Congressional report's findings have galvanized the attorneys general, who are now poised to pursue state-level actions should the evidence warrant such measures. This development underscores a broader conservative push for transparency and accountability in the handling of the pandemic, reflecting a commitment to uphold state laws and ensure that no individual is above scrutiny. As the investigation progresses, the coalition remains steadfast in its resolve to hold accountable those responsible for any potential wrongdoing during the pandemic response.
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