Fauci stated he doesn’t know the origin of the six-foot social distancing rule. He also mentioned being unaware of any studies recommending masks for children.
In a shocking revelation, Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted that the six-foot social distancing rule and other COVID Guidelines were essentially fabricated. This bombshell testimony came to light through a transcript released by Republicans ahead of Fauci’s much-anticipated public testimony. These revelations underscore the need for accountability and transparency in handling the pandemic, which has had far-reaching consequences on American society.
Republicans are preparing to question Fauci intensely about the COVID-19 restrictions he imposed, which he later admitted did little to ‘slow the spread’ of the virus. The consequences of these measures have been severe, particularly for children. A National Institute of Health (NIH) study highlighted the negative impact of mask usage on students’ literacy and learning, while another NIH study found that social distancing led to depression, generalized anxiety, acute stress, and intrusive thoughts among the population.
During his testimony before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Fauci revealed that the six-foot social distancing rule “sort of just appeared” without any solid basis. When pressed about the origins of this rule, Fauci candidly admitted, “You know, I don’t recall. It sort of just appeared.” He further conceded that he was unaware of any studies supporting this measure, acknowledging that such studies would be “very difficult” to conduct.
Fauci’s testimony also revealed a lack of evidence supporting the masking of children. When asked if he reviewed any studies or data supporting masks for kids, Fauci responded, “I might have, but I don’t recall specifically that I did.” This admission is troubling, given the widespread implementation of mask mandates in schools and their profound impact on children’s social and educational development.
The Republican-led committee has been diligent in uncovering the origins of the virus and the decision-making processes behind the pandemic measures. Recent findings have exposed troubling practices by Fauci’s former top aide, Dr. David Morens, who used personal email accounts to evade government transparency laws and deleted files to avoid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Morens even boasted about having a “secret back channel” to communicate with Fauci clandestinely. These revelations prompted the committee chairman, Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, to demand Fauci turn over his personal email and phone records for investigation.
Adding to the controversy, Fauci admitted in January that he “never” looks at the grants he signs off on, some of which involve millions of taxpayer dollars. “You know, technically, I sign off on each council, but I don’t see the grants and what they are. I never look at what grants are there,” Fauci told the committee. This admission raises serious concerns about oversight and accountability, particularly regarding foreign labs like the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), which received U.S. taxpayer money and was studying coronaviruses at the pandemic’s onset.
Fauci’s testimony also included an astonishing claim that the funds distributed as part of the NIAID grant process did not undergo any national security reviews. He expressed uncertainty about whether foreign labs operate at the same standards as American labs, which is particularly alarming given the potential risks involved.
Moreover, Fauci admitted to not following up on studies regarding the impacts of forced mask-wearing on children, despite numerous studies indicating significant negative effects. His response to whether masking kids was effective in preventing transmission was a noncommittal, “I still think that’s up in the air.”
Fauci also acknowledged the possibility that COVID-19 could have originated from a lab leak at the WIV, a theory he had previously dismissed. “I think people have made conspiracy aspects from it,” he said, adding, “it could be a lab leak.” This statement marks a significant departure from his earlier stance, where he supported a paper that dismissed the lab leak theory.
The committee’s investigation has also uncovered troubling connections between Morens and EcoHealth Alliance President Dr. Peter Daszak. Morens admitted to helping his “best friend” Daszak with press releases and efforts to restore grant funding for EcoHealth after it was terminated in the wake of the COVID outbreak. Despite this, Fauci claimed to be unaware of any conflicts of interest involving his senior advisor.
As the committee prepares for Fauci’s public testimony, they will undoubtedly seek to clarify the nature of the “secret back channel” communications and further investigate the decision-making processes that led to the implementation of COVID-19 measures. This hearing is a crucial step towards ensuring accountability and transparency, holding those responsible for the pandemic response to account, and preventing similar lapses in the future.
