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Rand Paul goes after Fauci on GoF Research & Pardon plus SCOTUS Greenlights Trump’s Plan to Dismantle DoE
1. Senator Rand Paul's Criminal Referral of Dr. Anthony Fauci Context: Senator Paul has reissued a criminal referral to the DOJ against Dr. Fauci, citing perjury related to his 2021 Senate testimony on gain-of-function research in Wuhan. Controversy: The referral is tied to President Biden’s use of an autopen to sign pardons, including one for Fauci. If the autopen-signed pardons are ruled invalid, Fauci could face prosecution. Allegations: Fauci allegedly misled Congress about NIH funding for gain-of-function research. Political Angle: The Trump administration is portrayed as…
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