Bernie Moreno rips Fauci: ‘Who the f*** do you think you were?’

Published July 29, 2026 1:56pm ET | Updated July 29, 2026 1:56pm ET



Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) ripped Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday, asking him, “Who the f*** do you think you were?” during a Senate hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and Fauci’s role in the government’s response. 

Moreno criticized Fauci, specifically referencing his COVID-19 mandate that caused a mother to be tased and arrested for not wearing a mask at a middle school football game. Moreno said when he heard the story, he could not stand on the sidelines and “watch this happen.” 

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