Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in seeking accountability for Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group sent a letter to congressional leaders emphasizing their commitment to investigating potential violations of state laws and ensuring that former President Biden’s pardon does not shield Fauci from consequences at the state level.
The letter, addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, praises the efforts of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in uncovering fraud, waste, and abuse related to the federal response to COVID-19. The subcommittee's findings suggest misconduct by Dr. Fauci and other officials, including misleading the public about COVID-19's origins, misrepresenting NIH funding for gain-of-function research in Wuhan, and suppressing scientific debate on pandemic policies and vaccine risks.
"Americans deserve full transparency and accountability for the decisions made during the pandemic—decisions that affected every aspect of their lives," Attorney General Marshall stated. "From misleading Congress on gain-of-function research to stifling debate on public health policies, Dr. Fauci’s actions have severely eroded public trust. While former President Biden may have surreptitiously shielded him from federal consequences, state laws remain a powerful tool for ensuring that no one is above accountability."
The attorneys general contend that Biden’s pardon does not prevent state investigations or legal proceedings. They urge Congress to provide any evidence of wrongdoing that could lead to state-level action, asserting that Americans are entitled to justice.
Attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia signed the letter.