Anthony Fauci on Monday dismissed allegations that he downplayed theories that the coronavirus leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday dismissed allegations that he had been involved in downplaying theories that the coronavirus leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
Fauci testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic about his response to the coronavirus pandemic.
During the hearing, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) asked Fauci if he agreed that “there was a push to downplay the lab leak theory.”
“None on my part,” Fauci responded.
“Really?” an astonished-sounding Jordan said in response to Fauci’s answer.
“Really,” Fauci added.
“Wow,” Jordan added. “I think most of the country would find that amazing.”
Rep. Jim Jordan: „You agree that there was a push to downplay the lab leak theory?“
Fauci: „None on my part.
