Staff Reports
Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to go before Congress soon, which is likely to stir up some trouble for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Fauci, who retired in late 2022, has been pulled back into the spotlight due to a scandal involving his former aide, David Morens, who mentioned in emails about skirting open records laws regarding the virus’s origins.
House Republicans and some Democrats are preparing to question Fauci about his phone and email records, adding to the renewed interest in him. This could bring back bad memories for both Biden and Trump, with Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticizing Fauci and distancing Trump from him.
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With Fauci’s upcoming testimony and the release of his book On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service, the Trump administration may face more questions related to Fauci. Biden, who won the 2020 race in part due to his pandemic messaging, is also likely to remind voters of the importance of his handling of the pandemic.
Republican Senator Rand Paul has called for an investigation into Morens and suggested that Fauci may be indicted for destroying federal records. Meanwhile, emails between Morens and EcoHealth’s Peter Daszak show their disdain for Trump, raising questions about their objectivity.
As the pandemic fades from the public’s focus, it is unclear if Fauci’s testimony and any revelations from Congress will have a significant impact on future campaigns.
