Declassified COVID Cover Up Docs Show That Democrat Candidate for California Governor Should Lawyer Up – PJ Media
Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents alleging the Biden administration covered up the origins of COVID-19 and that Dr. Anthony Fauci lied to Congress. According to the released files, former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra helped censor a whistleblower who claimed the Intelligence Community believed the virus leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
Gabbard released four PDFs on June 18, including an Aug. 19, 2021, letter from DNI General Counsel Chris Fonzone to former DNI Avril D. Haines. The letter details the handling of a whistleblower complaint regarding Dr. Fauci’s testimony to Senator Rand Paul during hearings on May 11 and July 20.
How was the whistleblower complaint handled?
The documents show the Intelligence Community manipulated an investigation into a whistleblower’s claims. The whistleblower alleged that Dr. Fauci lied to Congress when he stated the NIH “has not ever and does not now fund gain of function research in the Wuhan Institute.”
Chris Fonzone’s letter indicated the complaint was referred to Secretary Xavier Becerra instead of the HHS Inspector General. The source indicates this move effectively smothered the testimony that would have challenged Fauci’s statements.
What is the link to EcoHealth Alliance?
The released documents allege Dr. Fauci funded EcoHealth Alliance, an NGO operated by Peter Daszak. This organization then paid for research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology at Fauci’s request.
While Daszak was debarred from funding, the source states Fauci faced no liability for his role or his knowledge of Daszak’s dealings. Joe Biden issued a pardon to Fauci for any future legal liability via autopen.
What other legal issues face Xavier Becerra’s office?
Xavier Becerra, the current Democratic nominee for California governor, is facing separate scrutiny involving his chief of staff. Sean McCluskie, who served as chief of staff for both Becerra at HHS and during Becerra’s time as California Attorney General, is under federal indictment.
Prosecutors allege McCluskie conspired with Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff and political adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The indictment claims they stole funds from Becerra’s dormant campaign fund to provide McCluskie with a raise upon his move to Washington, D.C.
Neither Becerra nor Newsom have been criminally implicated in the McCluskie case at this time.
What could happen next?
Becerra may need to increase his legal representation to manage the fallout from the McCluskie indictments and the declassified documents. The revelation of the censored whistleblower testimony could lead to renewed scrutiny of U.S.-China relations.
Future investigations may examine whether the redirection of the whistleblower’s complaint constituted a deliberate effort to protect NIH leadership from congressional scrutiny.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Tulsi Gabbard claim regarding the declassified documents?
Gabbard claims the documents show the Biden administration covered up the real origins of COVID-19, that Dr. Fauci lied to Congress, and that a censorship campaign was used to suppress the lab leak theory.
Who is Sean McCluskie and why was he indicted?
McCluskie was Xavier Becerra’s chief of staff. He was indicted for allegedly conspiring with Dana Williamson to steal money from Becerra’s dormant campaign fund to increase his own salary.
What was the specific lie attributed to Dr. Fauci?
The whistleblower alleged Fauci lied to Senator Rand Paul by claiming the NIH never funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
How should government agencies handle whistleblower complaints to ensure transparency?