Fauci’s comeback may spell trouble for Trump and Biden

According to the Washington Examiner, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s testimony before Congress on Monday may pose uncomfortable questions for both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden to address.

Fauci, who played a prominent role in the COVID-19 pandemic as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faced tough questions in Congress regarding a scandal involving his former aide David Morens. Morens was said to have discussed circumventing open records laws in emails related to the origins of the coronavirus, possibly to protect Fauci from criticism.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized Trump’s response to the pandemic during his time as president, noting that he initially resisted imposing lockdowns but eventually yielded to pressure and restrictions were put in place rapidly.

Biden, who won the 2020 election with the pandemic as a key issue, has reminded voters of his handling of the crisis compared to Trump’s. However, Fauci’s testimony may also pose issues for Biden, as he appointed Fauci as his chief medical adviser.

Senator Rand Paul has called for an investigation into Morens by the Biden administration and suggested that Fauci could face indictment for tampering with federal records.

Despite the potential impact on both Trump and Biden, Republican strategist Doug Heye believes that the public may not pay much attention to the revelations due to the pandemic no longer being a top concern for voters.