Seventeen state attorneys general have formally requested aid from Republican congressional leaders to delve deeper into the origins of COVID-19 and explore possible legal actions against Dr. Anthony Fauci at the state level.
This concerted effort, spearheaded by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, aims to circumvent the preemptive pardon issued by Joe Biden on his last day in office, which sought to shield Fauci from federal prosecution.
This pardon covers any federal offenses Fauci may have committed between January 1, 2014, and the date of the pardon.
“We are fully prepared to take appropriate action to ensure justice is served if our findings indicate violations of state laws.”
The state attorneys general emphasize that the federal pardon does not preclude state-level legal actions and are actively seeking further details from Congress to facilitate state investigations and potential prosecutions.
In a forceful letter addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the attorneys general praised Congressional efforts to uncover potential misconduct and urged cooperation to pursue any violations of state laws.
The letter reads: