Attorney General Alan Wilson leads coalition of AGs investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID-19 response

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, demanding accountability for alleged mismanagement, misleading statements, and suppression of scientific debate. In a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the attorneys general commend ongoing Congressional efforts to uncover misconduct and request state-level cooperation in pursuing any violations of state laws. 

“President Biden’s blanket pardon of Dr. Fauci is a shameful attempt to prevent accountability,” said Attorney General Wilson. “If any of these findings indicate violations of state laws, we are fully prepared to take appropriate action to ensure justice is served.” 

The letter follows the release of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic’s final report, which details widespread failures and potential misconduct by high-ranking government officials, including Dr. Fauci. The report highlights misleading public statements regarding COVID-19’s origins, mismanagement of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, and efforts to suppress scientific discussions about vaccine risks. 

Key Findings from the Congressional Report: 

• Origins of COVID-19 – Evidence suggests Dr. Fauci worked to discredit the “lab leak” theory despite mounting evidence supporting it. 
• Misleading Congress on NIH Funding – Dr. Fauci allegedly provided false testimony regarding NIH-funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. 
• NIH Oversight Failures – The NIH reportedly mismanaged taxpayer funds by failing to properly oversee grants to EcoHealth Alliance, which funneled funding to the Wuhan lab. 
• Suppression of Scientific Dissent – Prominent scientists who raised concerns about vaccine risks were allegedly silenced, limiting public awareness of potential side effects. 

Despite these findings, former President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for Dr. Fauci, shielding him from federal prosecution for any offenses committed during his tenure. However, the attorneys general assert that this federal pardon does not prevent state-level legal action. 

The attorneys general have requested that Congress provide them with any relevant findings that could lead to state investigations and potential prosecutions. They reaffirm their commitment to upholding public trust, ensuring transparency, and preventing similar failures in future public health crises. 

Signatories to the Letter Include:

• Alan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina 

• Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General of Tennessee 

• John Guard, Acting Attorney General of Florida 

• Liz Murrill, Attorney General of Louisiana 

• Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas 

• Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama 

• Raúl Labrador, Attorney General of Idaho 

• Drew Wrigley, Attorney General of North Dakota 

• Derek E. Brown, Attorney General of Utah 

• Todd Rokita, Attorney General of Indiana  

• Marty Jackley, Attorney General of South Dakota  

• Tim Griffin, Attorney General of Arkansas  

• Austin Knudson, Attorney General of Montana  

• Andrew Bailey, Attorney General of Missouri  

• Kris Kobach, Attorney General of Kansas 

• John B. McCuskey, Attorney General of West Virginia  

• Mike Hilgers, Attorney General of Nebraska

The attorneys general urge Congressional leaders to continue their investigative efforts and ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable at both federal and state levels. 

See the letter attached here.