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Fauci's lawyers launch legal defense fund as federal, state investigations mount against him
Friday, August 21, 2026
Anthony Fauci's legal team established a defense fund in January 2026. Senator Rand Paul called on the Department of Justice to prosecute Fauci, citing Fauci's invocations of the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony. Federal and state investigations into Fauci's conduct were underway at the time.
