Fauci Misinfo Debate
CNN poll coverage and Fox backlash fuel renewed dispute over Fauci and legal protection.
August 2, 2026 · Updated Aug 2, 6:40pm ET
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What happened
An on-air survey of 31,308 viewers found 87% supported the Senate granting Dr. Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci5th Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1984 to 2022 immunity in exchange for testimony about COVID-19, an idea Michael SmerconishMichael SmerconishAmerican journalist raised because Fauci already has a preemptive presidential pardon. Fauci’s testimony before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairsstanding committee of the United States Senate focused renewed attention on COVID-19 origins and pandemic decision-making. Former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha
Ashish JhaIndian-American physician separately said he now views a Wuhan lab leak as more likely than a natural outbreak. Sen. Bernie Moreno and Nicki Minaj also publicly criticized Fauci after the hearing.
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