Pressure on DOJ to prosecute Anthony Fauci grows after adviser indicted—with days left to charge COVID ‘lies’

The indictment of Dr. Anthony Fauci's former adviser David Morens has intensified pressure on the Justice Department to prosecute Fauci for allegedly lying to Congress about funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan before the pandemic. With the five-year statute of limitations set to expire on May 11, 2026, Republicans and critics argue Fauci should be held accountable for misinformation and potential record destruction. Fauci, who was granted a broad autopen pardon by President Biden, could face up to five years in prison if convicted of lying to Congress, though the validity of the pardon remains untested in court. The debate centers on whether the DOJ will act before the deadline and how it will handle the legal questions surrounding the pardon and alleged cover-up.