Former CBS Journalist Alleges Censorship for Criticizing Fauci

WHO:

NY Post - Brittney Hopper, a former CBS News reporter

Fox News - Brittney Hopper, a former CBS News journalist

WHAT:

NY Post - Brittney Hopper claims she was "pulled off-air" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fox News - Brittney Hopper alleged that her removal from the air was due to her questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci's recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHY:

NY Post - Hopper's criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci's recommendations is cited as the reason for her being pulled off-air.

Fox News - Hopper's questioning of Fauci's guidance is presented as the motivation behind her alleged censorship.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 04:09 UTC)

Brittney Hopper, a former CBS News reporter, claims she was pulled off the air during the COVID-19 pandemic due to her questioning of Dr. Anthony Fauci's recommendations. She alleges that her criticism of Fauci's guidance led to her removal from broadcasting. This incident has sparked discussions about censorship in the media during the pandemic.