Fauci's Defense Fund Sparks Political Firestorm | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Dr. Fauci’s new legal defense fund has sparked controversy as he faces mounting scrutiny over his pandemic-era decisions, with GOP lawmakers pushing for investigations and subpoenas to probe potential conflicts of interest. Despite retiring in 2022 and receiving a preemptive presidential pardon in January 2025, Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment 100 times during a July hearing, triggering a contempt vote. Known as the highest-paid federal employee at the time, his substantial pension adds fuel to the debate over his conduct and motives during the crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…