Fauci gets another humiliation as top ally allegedly misled public on COVID for wine, Michelin dining
Dr. David Morens, a top ally of Dr. Anthony Fauci, is facing indictment for allegedly falsifying records related to COVID-19 research and misleading the public. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the allegations as a 'profound abuse of trust' during a global health crisis. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of public health leadership and decision-making during the pandemic.
- ▪Dr. David Morens, a senior advisor at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is accused of falsifying records during the pandemic.
- ▪Morens was involved in gathering data on the origins and nature of COVID-19 from grant recipients and experts.
- ▪Acting AG Todd Blanche stated the allegations represent a serious breach of public trust.
- ▪The indictment contributes to broader criticism of how public health officials communicated with the public during the crisis.
- ▪Fauci previously faced scrutiny for inconsistent messaging, including on mask effectiveness.
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OutKick Fauci gets another humiliation as top ally allegedly misled public on COVID for wine, Michelin dining Acting AG Todd Blanche says the allegations represent a 'profound abuse of trust' during a global pandemic By Ian Miller OutKick Published April 28, 2026 5:37pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NIH's handling of COVID origins hurt the credibility of science: Dr. Robert Redfield Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins 'America's Newsroom' to weigh in ahead of Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony before the House on COVID origins and the government's pandemic response.
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