CBP intercepted biological materials tied to U.S.–China virus network before COVID, new documents show
Anthony Fauci allegedly funded gain-of-function research leading up to the global pandemic. Paul claims Fauci coerced intelligence analysts, including the CIA, to alter their initial findings about the COVID-19 lab leak origin. He criticizes the 'misdirection, conspiracy,' and 'cover-up' that misled the public about the virus.
- ▪Anthony Fauci allegedly funded gain-of-function research leading up to the global pandemic.
- ▪Paul claims Fauci coerced intelligence analysts, including the CIA, to alter their initial findings about the COVID-19 lab leak origin.
- ▪He criticizes the 'misdirection, conspiracy,' and 'cover-up' that misled the public about the virus.
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Coronavirus CBP intercepted biological materials tied to U.S.–China virus network before COVID, new documents show A DHS report details a coronavirus research network centered around University of Minnesota virologist Fang Li By Louis Casiano Fox News Published July 24, 2026 1:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rand Paul torches Fauci over alleged COVID 'conspiracy' cover-up Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., details how Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly funded gain-of-function research leading up to the global pandemic. Paul claims Fauci coerced intelligence analysts, including the CIA, to alter their initial findings about the COVID-19 lab leak origin.
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