Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to ensure accountability for Dr. Anthony Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the attorneys general emphasized their commitment to investigating potential violations of state laws, arguing that former President Biden’s pardon should not shield Fauci from consequences at the state level.
The letter commends the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic for its efforts in investigating the federal government’s response to COVID-19. The subcommittee’s findings have raised concerns about the actions of Dr. Fauci and other federal officials, including allegations of misleading the public on the virus’s origins, misrepresenting National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for gain-of-function research, and limiting scientific debate on public health policies.
Attorney General Marshall stated that transparency is essential to restoring public trust. “Americans deserve full transparency and accountability for the decisions made during the pandemic—decisions that affected every aspect of their lives,” he said. “From misleading Congress on gain-of-function research to stifling debate on public health policies, Dr. Fauci’s actions have severely eroded public trust.”
The attorneys general assert that President Biden’s pardon does not preclude state-level investigations and are calling on Congress to provide evidence that could support legal actions under state law. The letter was signed by attorneys general from 17 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.
The coalition maintains that state governments play a crucial role in upholding accountability and ensuring that public officials are held responsible for their actions during the pandemic.
