Released Thursday evening by outgoing Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, the "never-before-seen" files purport to show how Fauci "worked with politicized career leadership in the Intelligence Community (IC) to suppress the truth about his actions, the virus’ lab-leak origins, and his role in directing U.S. funding for this dangerous research that caused immeasurable harm and countless lost lives," as described by ODNI. The agency additionally claimed that these communications further unveil the former National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director’s "direct role in influencing and manipulating IC assessments on COVID-19," and how he allegedly "lied to Congress in 2024" by denying under oath any knowledge of or participation "in discussions with intelligence officials about viral research." Joe Biden granted Fauci a last-minute sweeping pardon as one of his final presidential acts.
"The Covid-19 pandemic caused tremendous hardship and pain for millions of our fellow Americans and for countless people around the world. After years of lies, censorship, and cover ups, the American people deserve transparency, truth, and accountability," Gabbard said in a statement accompanying the release. "The tactics used to hide the truth are straight from the deep state playbook: politicized self-serving leaders like Dr. Fauci covered up their own wrongdoing and abuses of power, manipulated intelligence, lied to Congress, and undermined a duly elected President by restricting his access to vital facts needed to keep the country safe."