In a new memo from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is claimed that Dr. Anthony Fauci was behind an influential paper aimed at “disproving” the lab leak theory of COVID-19 origin. The memo has caused quite a stir in the scientific community and among the general public.
The memo cites emails between Dr. Fauci and Kristian Andersen, a professor at Scripps Research who wrote the paper in question. In one email, Andersen writes that their goal was to “disprove” any lab leak theory. This has led some to question whether Dr. Fauci was actively working to suppress evidence that could point to a lab leak as the source of COVID.
Dr. Fauci has pushed back against these claims, stating that he did not influence the content of the paper and that his role was simply to provide feedback on it. He also reiterated his belief that it is highly unlikely that COVID originated in a lab.
Despite Dr. Fauci’s denials, many are still skeptical about his involvement in the paper and what it could mean for our understanding of COVID’s origins. Some have even called for an independent investigation into the matter.
This memo has reignited interest in the lab leak theory and raised questions about how much we really know about COVID’s origins. As more information comes to light, it will be important for scientists and policymakers alike to keep an open mind and continue investigating all possible explanations.
While this memo may not provide definitive proof of Dr. Fauci’s involvement in suppressing evidence of a lab leak, it does raise important questions about our understanding of COVID-19’s origins. I just hope that with Republicans in charge in the House once again that we can finally get back to uncovering actual truths about what happened.