For nearly nine years, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) concealed plans to engineer a highly transmissible and potentially deadly mpox virus. A recent House Committee on Energy and Commerce report reveals that NIAID hid this gain-of-function research from Congress.
The proposed experiments aimed to combine genetic material from two strains of the mpox virus, creating a virus with a high fatality rate and pandemic potential. Despite claims from NIAID that the experiment was never conducted, no documentation has been provided to support this.
Lack of Oversight and Accountability
The House Energy and Commerce Committee released an interim report detailing the NIH's misconduct and inadequate oversight of taxpayer-funded risky pox research.
The investigation was triggered by a 2022 Science magazine interview in which Dr. Bernard Moss revealed plans to create a dangerous pox strain.
The NIH and NIAID denied the experiment's approval for over a year. However, documents eventually confirmed that the research had been approved in 2015. The report highlights the need for greater transparency and reform within these agencies.
Rand Paul Criticizes Fauci’s Secrecy
Senator Rand Paul has been a vocal critic of Fauci and the NIH. In a recent interview, Paul accused the NIH of being more secretive than the CIA, highlighting contradictions in Fauci’s testimony before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Paul pointed to emails from Fauci’s aide, David Morens, who suggested evading Freedom of Information Act requests by deleting potential evidence.
Paul called for further scrutiny and prosecution, emphasizing the dangers of gain-of-function research, which he believes played a role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Misleading Public and Mask Mandates
Fauci has faced criticism for handling the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding the efficacy of vaccines and the implementation of mask mandates. A House memo revealed that Fauci could not recall supporting evidence for certain policies, such as social distancing and masking children.
Despite these admissions, Fauci continued to defend the vaccines, claiming they saved many lives while blaming the unvaccinated for high death tolls.
Calls for Reform and Transparency
The recent revelations about Fauci’s leadership have led to calls for significant changes in how gain-of-function research is managed and overseen. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce recommended codifying public input through a community oversight board and moving the final approval for such research out of NIAID.
These steps aim to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure greater accountability and transparency in handling potentially dangerous research.
Dr. Anthony Fauci's tenure at NIAID has been marked by controversy, secrecy, and misconduct allegations. The recent reports and testimonies underscore the need for reform within the NIH and greater oversight of gain-of-function research.
As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 hoax and other public health challenges, restoring trust in public health institutions remains a critical priority.
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