Florida attorney general announces investigation into Fauci regarding COVID-19 claims

Published July 29, 2026 5:44pm ET | Updated July 29, 2026 5:44pm ET



Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday that he is launching an investigation into Anthony Fauci after the former public health official repeatedly declined to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic at a tense congressional hearing.

“Fauci’s lack of candor to Congress is unbelievable,” Uthmeier posted on X. “My office is launching an investigation into Dr. Fauci. It’s past time we get the truth of what happened during COVID.”

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