GOP Ags Subpoena Fauci Over Claims of Profiting From COVID Guidance
WHO:
New York Post - Dr. Anthony Fauci, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Sen. Rand Paul, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
New York Post - Fauci was the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director.
WHAT:
New York Post - Uthmeier claimed that Fauci's actions included self-dealing and seeking awards and book deals while issuing health guidance, stating, “While Fauci was pushing for book deals, awards, and fortune and fame, Floridians were being deceived and harmed by his misrepresentations.”
New York Post - The Florida AG’s subpoena also requests documents and communications on “vaccine efficacy and boosters, natural immunity, potential adverse events including myocarditis risks, messaging strategies, and communications with vaccine manufacturers.”
New York Post - Fauci has been subpoenaed by three state attorneys general for allegedly profiting from COVID-19 guidance.
New York Post - The subpoenas request records generated between January 2020 and August of the current year.
New York Post - Uthmeier stated that if Fauci personally profited from the guidance he issued, it could have violated Florida law.
New York Post - Fauci's personal diaries, released by Sen. Rand Paul, contain entries disputing the origins of SARS-CoV-2.
New York Post - Fauci was awarded the nearly $1 million Dan David Prize in April 2021 for his leadership during the pandemic.
New York Post - Uthmeier claimed that Fauci's actions included self-dealing and seeking awards and book deals while issuing health guidance.
WHERE:
New York Post - The subpoenas were issued in Florida, West Virginia, and Louisiana.
New York Post - Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in Washington.
WHEN:
New York Post - Fauci's personal diaries were created between 2019 and 2022.
New York Post - The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt on July 29, 2026.
New York Post - Fauci was pardoned for any potential federal crimes committed between January 2014 and January 2025.
WHY:
New York Post - The investigation is focused on whether Fauci profited from the health guidance he provided during the pandemic.
HOW:
New York Post - Uthmeier cited emails in which Fauci asked subordinates to apply for awards on his behalf, indicating a focus on his self-dealing.
New York Post - The subpoenas request documents and communications regarding vaccine efficacy, natural immunity, and potential adverse events.
New York Post - Fauci's attorney did not respond to requests for comment regarding the subpoenas.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 07:04 UTC)
In a recent report, Uthmeier accused Fauci of self-dealing, claiming he prioritized book deals and awards while providing health guidance, stating that Floridians were misled and harmed by his actions. The Florida Attorney General's subpoena is seeking documents related to vaccine efficacy, natural immunity, and potential adverse events, including risks associated with myocarditis. Uthmeier also referenced emails showing Fauci requesting his subordinates to apply for awards on his behalf, highlighting a concerning focus on personal gain.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 05:38 UTC)
Dr. Anthony Fauci has been subpoenaed by attorneys general from Florida, West Virginia, and Louisiana for allegedly profiting from COVID-19 guidance, with the subpoenas requesting records generated between January 2020 and August of the current year. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier indicated that if Fauci personally profited from his guidance, it could violate state law, while the investigation is focused on whether his actions included self-dealing and seeking awards and book deals. Fauci's personal diaries, which were released by Senator Rand Paul, contain entries disputing the origins of SARS-CoV-2, and his attorney has not responded to requests for comment regarding the subpoenas.