Rand Paul: I Think Intel. Agencies Are Still Doing Gain of Function, 'They Won't Give Me Proper Oversight'

Sen. Rand Paul stated on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday that he believes American intelligence agencies are conducting gain of function research on monkeypox. Paul said he has been denied proper oversight of the issue. Gain of function research involves enhancing the transmissibility or severity of pathogens in laboratory settings. Paul did not provide specific evidence or name which agencies he was referring to.

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