Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has joined others in questioning the actions of Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows Fauci’s recent Senate hearing where he frequently invoked his Fifth Amendment rights.
In Alabama, Senator Tommy Tuberville is vocal about holding Fauci accountable at the state level. Tuberville argues that President Biden’s pardon doesn’t protect Fauci from state prosecutions. Tuberville claims that many deaths could be attributed to Fauci’s actions.
Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier also announced an investigation focusing on potential violations of state law by Fauci. The inquiry will consider physical and economic impacts on Floridians caused by Fauci’s guidance.
Lt. Governor Jay Collins supports the state’s investigation, citing personal impacts on veterans’ healthcare services during the pandemic. Collins believes Fauci’s decisions led to business losses across the country.
DeSantis criticized Fauci harshly, labeling him a destructive bureaucrat. California’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Steve Hilton, plans to implement a COVID Accountability Commission if elected. His goal is to review Fauci and state officials’ pandemic policies.
Efforts to engage Fauci for his response have so far been directed through legal channels.