Fauci's pandemic-era iPhone obtained by Sen Ron Johnson subcommittee
A Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. Ron Johnson has obtained Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era iPhone as part of an ongoing investigation into COVID-19 origins. This development occurs alongside efforts by Sen. Rand Paul to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress for his refusal to testify on gain-of-function research.
Why it matters
The investigation represents a significant escalation in the political oversight of public health officials regarding pandemic-era policies and research funding.
Fox News Digital has confirmed that a key investigative panel in the Senate has obtained Dr. Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era cellphone. The cellphone was transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations chaired by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis. A spokesperson for the senator told Fox News Digital the subcommittee "obtained a copy of Dr. Fauci’s iPhone that was used during his time at HHS." Whether the panel has access to the phone remains unclear. RAND PAUL SEEKS CONTEMPT CHARGES AFTER FAUCI INVOKES FIFTH AMENDMENT MORE THAN 100 TIMES The committee’s procurement of the phone, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, comes as the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee readies to decide whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress.
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