Dr. Anthony Fauci faced fierce scrutiny from Republicans during a heated House Oversight Committee hearing on the Covid-19 response. Accusations flew, with Marjorie Taylor Greene leading the charge against Fauci. Tensions surrounding Dr. Fauci continue to expose deep political divides over the pandemic’s handling.
Fauci Blames Greene for Death Threats
Dr. Anthony Fauci claims that Marjorie Taylor Greene’s rhetoric has led to death threats against him. The former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases clashed with Greene during a House Oversight Committee hearing on the Trump administration’s Covid-19 response.
Heated Exchange During Hearing
Greene accused Fauci of not being a real doctor and demanded he be imprisoned for “crimes against humanity.” She also alleged that he was involved in cruel experiments on beagles.
Accusations of Animal Cruelty
Greene condemned Fauci for allegedly approving experiments on beagles funded by taxpayers. She expressed her disgust, emphasizing that Americans do not want their taxes used for animal torture.
Fauci Responds on CNN
After the hearing, Fauci criticized Greene on CNN, stating that her actions could incite death threats against him. He pointed out that public statements blaming him for Covid-19 deaths significantly increase threats against him.
Increased Threats from Public Statements
Fauci noted that accusations from media and politicians, including Greene, lead to a surge in death threats. He described Greene’s comments as part of the ongoing attacks he faces.
Criticism of Hearing’s Tone
Fauci condemned the vitriolic atmosphere of Monday’s hearing, highlighting the intensity of the hostility. He compared it to his past experiences, noting that the current level of anger is unprecedented and unfortunate.
Fauci Highlights Purpose of Hearings
Dr. Fauci emphasized that hearings aim to improve future pandemic responses by identifying and correcting past mistakes. He stressed the importance of learning from errors to better prepare for future health crises.
GOP Accusations and Fauci’s Denial
Republican lawmakers accused Fauci of suppressing information about Covid-19 origins and funding pandemic-triggering research. Fauci denied these allegations during intense questioning at the hearing.
Democratic Response to Greene’s Questions
Representative Robert Garcia criticized Marjorie Taylor Greene’s questioning as irresponsible. He expressed disbelief, calling it the most insane hearing he had attended.
Democrats Apologize to Fauci
Throughout the hearing, Democrats, including Garcia, apologized to Fauci for the Republican attacks. They acknowledged the death threats faced by Fauci and his family due to these accusations.
Fauci’s Return to Capitol Hill
This hearing marked Fauci’s first public appearance on Capitol Hill since stepping down from his roles in the Biden administration. His return highlighted the ongoing political tensions surrounding the pandemic response.
