In a recent online segment of HBO's "Real Time," writer Andrew Sullivan made bold assertions regarding Dr.
Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Sullivan accused Fauci of deceit, suggesting that he concealed the possibility of COVID-19 originating from a laboratory leak. Sullivan argued, "you dont want to go down in history as the person who helped develop the virus that killed millions of people. You want to go down as the one who saved millions of people.".
According to Breitbart, Sullivan addressed reports indicating that British intelligence was aware of the lab leak theory's validity, adding that German intelligence shared this knowledge. He criticized the Proximal Origin paper, which he claimed was instrumental in dismissing the lab leak theory. Sullivan stated, "The core paper that killed off any idea that this was a lab leak in China, the Proximal Origin paper, which was produced with Fauci and Collins of the NIH and NIAID helping it along was a lie, a conscious lie." He emphasized that initial examinations of the virus suggested it appeared "very man-made."
Sullivan questioned the motivations behind what he described as a deliberate falsehood, asking, "The question is why? Why would they lie to us about that? And they did." He further elaborated on the controversial nature of gain-of-function research, labeling it as inherently dangerous and pointing out Fauci's longstanding support for such research. Sullivan remarked, "This lab was a gain-of-function labthis gain-of-function research was always dangerous. Everyone knew it was dangerous, a long time ago."
While Sullivan did not accuse Fauci of financial gain, he highlighted Fauci's awareness of the Wuhan lab's inadequate security measures, likening them to "the average of a dentists office." He noted that both the NIH and NIAID had provided funding to the lab, suggesting that Fauci's actions were driven by concerns over his legacy.
Sullivan concluded, "So, you dont want to go down in history as the person who helped develop the virus that killed millions of people. You want to go down as the one who saved millions of people. That was at stake, a reputational matter."
These allegations raise significant questions about the transparency and accountability of those involved in pandemic-related research and decision-making. As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of COVID-19, the need for clarity and truth remains paramount.
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