Anthony Fauci accused of perjury over Wuhan lab funding by former US intelligence chief

On her final day as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard released hundreds of pages of communications and documents alleging that Dr. Anthony Fauci, while heading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, directed millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to gain‑of‑function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Gabbard claims Fauci lied under oath to Congress in July 2024, denying any knowledge of or involvement in discussions with intelligence officials about the viral research. The released materials also assert that Fauci influenced U.S. intelligence assessments to promote a natural‑origin narrative and intimidated whistle‑blowers who supported the lab‑leak theory.

The allegations revive the debate over the origins of COVID‑19 and suggest potential perjury and misuse of public funds by a senior public‑health official.