Fauci Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over COVID-19 Response and Alleged Misconduct

Congressional hearings intensify as Fauci is accused of perjury and mishandling pandemic policies, while Trump and Kennedy clash over his legacy.

Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before a House subcommittee, denying allegations of perjury and misconduct related to EcoHealth Alliance funding.
Former President Trump and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are both leveraging Fauci's controversial role to appeal to their respective bases.
Fauci faced harsh criticism from Republican lawmakers, some of whom called for his imprisonment over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The hearings highlighted deep partisan divides and ongoing disputes about the origins and management of COVID-19.
Polling indicates Kennedy's criticism of Trump's COVID-19 policies is gaining traction among some Republican voters.