For Immediate Release:
February 11, 2025
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(Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in demanding accountability for Dr. Anthony Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to congressional leadership, the attorneys general emphasize their commitment to investigating potential violations of state laws and ensuring that former President Biden’s sweeping pardon does not shield Fauci from consequences at the state level.
The letter, sent to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, commends the work of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in exposing fraud, waste, and abuse related to the federal response to COVID-19. The subcommittee’s findings suggest that Dr. Fauci and other high-ranking officials engaged in misconduct, including misleading the public about COVID-19’s origins, misrepresenting National Institutes of Health (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 said. “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 argue that Biden’s pardon, issued in the final days of his presidency, does not preclude state investigations or legal proceedings. They call on Congress to share any evidence of wrongdoing that could warrant state-level action, asserting that the American people have a right to justice.
The letter was signed by 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.
Click here to read the full letter.
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