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James Comer warns Fauci: Biden pardon won't cover Senate testimony
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Key Points:
- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer warns Dr. Anthony Fauci that his presidential pardon does not protect him from accountability during his upcoming Senate testimony regarding COVID-19 origins and pandemic policies.
- Fauci received a broad pardon from President Biden covering his government service from 2014, including roles related to the COVID-19 response, but Republicans argue it may not shield him from potential liability tied to his testimony.
- Newly released diary entries reveal Fauci's private acknowledgment of taking credit for school closures during the pandemic, contradicting his public denials, and suggest a focus on personal fame amid the crisis.
- GOP lawmakers accuse Fauci of prioritizing politics over science, contributing to a long-term erosion of public trust in American medicine and public health institutions.
- Fauci maintains his innocence, claiming he is a political target of right-wing critics and denies any wrongdoing in his handling of the pandemic.
