Fauci lied under oath over Covid-19 probe – outgoing US spy chief Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has accused former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci of perjury before Congress regarding his role in shaping COVID-19 origin theories. Gabbard alleges Fauci steered intelligence assessments away from the lab leak theory and towards a natural origin to protect himself and fund gain-of-function research, including at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. She released documents claiming Fauci provided US taxpayer dollars for this research and created an atmosphere of intimidation against those supporting the lab leak theory.

• Outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard alleges Dr. Anthony Fauci misled Congress and the intelligence community regarding COVID-19 origins.
• Gabbard claims Fauci steered scrutiny away from the lab leak theory to protect himself and potentially big pharma.
• The accusations stem from Fauci’s role in funding gain-of-function research, including at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
• Gabbard alleges Fauci committed perjury by denying knowledge of discussions with intelligence officials about viral research relevant to COVID-19.
• Documents released by Gabbard are said to expose Fauci’s influence on intelligence assessments and funding of research.
• The pandemic began during Donald Trump’s term, with vaccination campaigns under President Joe Biden.
• Fauci became a polarizing figure, with Democrat-leaning outlets portraying him as a foil to Trump.