The new Fauci files affirm the convictions of conspiracy theorists
In one of her last acts as director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard released hundreds of pages of files related to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the debate over the origins of COVID-19, including his alleged efforts to shape intelligence assessments and his testimony to Congress. These files do more than revive old questions about Fauci’s credibility. They show that many of the people dismissed as conspiracy theorists deserved to be taken seriously.
TL;DR
- Tulsi Gabbard released files concerning Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in the COVID-19 origins debate.
- A May 2020 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory assessment indicated the Wuhan Institute of Virology had the capabilities for a lab-origin scenario.
- Dr. Fauci publicly downplayed the lab-leak theory while internal assessments suggested it deserved consideration.
- Files suggest Fauci communicated with CIA officials about virus origins between May and July 2021.
- The article criticizes the punishment of dissent and censorship of those who questioned the official pandemic narrative.
- The author argues that individuals labeled 'conspiracy theorists' were often early skeptics who deserved more scrutiny.
- The release of these files raises questions about Fauci's knowledge and public testimony regarding COVID-19 origins.