Staff Reports
The recent political maneuvering involving Anthony Fauci and President Biden’s generous parting gift of a federal pardon might be the type of news that would make any self-respecting doctor cringe. While Fauci may think he’s gotten his get-out-of-jail-free card with that pardon, he’s not quite off the hook when it comes to the state-level legal mess waiting for him. Enter the emboldened cadre of nineteen state attorneys general who have decided to take matters into their own hands, citing state law as their trump card in this game of legal poker.
These attorneys general are eager to remind everyone that a Biden-pardoned Fauci cannot simply slip away unscathed through a clever application of federal protections. They have reached out to GOP leaders in Congress, urging collaboration to collect the evidence needed for a potential state-level prosecution. Despite the best efforts of the Biden administration to shield Fauci and his cohorts from accountability, these AGs are poised to investigate any potential misconduct that may have ticked off state laws and public trust alike.
🚨Just in: 17 State Attorneys Generals are now looking to bypass Biden pardon and prosecute Anthony Fauci on state level. The list includes👇
Steve Marshall (Alabama)
Tim Griffin (Arkansas)
John Guard (Florida)
Raúl Labrador (Idaho)
Todd Rokita (Indiana)
Kris Kobach… pic.twitter.com/aQZR0ODlpY
— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) February 10, 2025
This letter from South Carolina’s Attorney General, Alan Wilson, and his fellow AGs could serve as a modern-day “hold my beer” challenge for accountability. The correspondence praises Congress for its commitment to transparency and demands to get included in any further investigations that may yield evidence suggesting violations of state laws. It’s clear that at least some states believe they have the jurisdiction to pop the bubble surrounding Fauci, and they’re ready to jump into action despite the apparent federal immunity.
One avenue highlighted for potential indictments relates to Fauci’s role in promoting censorship regarding the origins of COVID-19 and the questionable safety and efficacy of vaccines. The implication is that Fauci’s actions may have violated state speech protections, mirroring the federal First Amendment. Who knew the good doctor could also moonlight as an amateur constitutional lawyer on his quests to silence dissent?
Moreover, the narrative isn’t simply about First Amendment violations. The mention of Fauci’s involvement in funding the bizarre creation of SARS-CoV-2 brings to mind legal implications surrounding conspiracy—specifically, the idea that taxpayer-funded collaboration with “nonprofit” organizations like EcoHealth Alliance could be construed as conspiracy in the creation of a bioweapon. With state laws in place addressing this type of reckless funding, it seems states are ready to drag Fauci out of the swamp, with or without Biden’s federal faith behind him.
While it’s true that pursuing a state prosecution of a figure like Fauci is unprecedented and would likely involve an army of high-priced lawyers, the mere act of pursuing accountability sends a strong message to any would-be bureaucratic bullies planning their next public health overreach. Future “experts” might want to think twice before shredding state rules and trampling the rights of citizens under the guise of public health measures. As for Fauci – he may have escaped the federal net for now, but he might find himself with a headache of state-level proportions waiting just around the corner.
