BONUS POD: Rand Paul goes after Fauci on GoF Research & Pardon plus SCOTUS Greenlights Trump’s Plan to Dismantle DoE
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Jul 15, 2025
Senator Rand Paul is pushing for criminal charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci, alleging perjury linked to gain-of-function research funding. This controversy intersects with presidential pardons, raising questions about accountability. Meanwhile, a pivotal Supreme Court ruling supports the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the Department of Education, leading to thousands of layoffs and stirring debate over local control versus executive power. Supporters celebrate it as a win for educational reform, while critics warn of potential risks to students.
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Rand Paul's Fauci Probe Insight
Senator Rand Paul reignited criminal charges against Dr. Fauci, tied to alleged perjury about gain-of-function research funding in Wuhan.
Legal outcomes depend on court rulings about Biden's auto-pen pardons and interpretations of what qualifies as gain-of-function research.
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Access Opens Under Trump Admin
The Trump administration facilitates access to previously withheld records about Wuhan funding and gain-of-function debates.
Fauci's definition of gain-of-function is disputed, amplifying calls for his congressional explanation and accountability.
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Stop Gain-of-Function Funding
End all future U.S. federal funding of gain-of-function research abroad via executive order.
Pass bipartisan legislation to create a scientific council to define and oversee gain-of-function research for durable reform.
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1. Senator Rand Paul's Criminal Referral of Dr. Anthony Fauci
Context: Senator Paul has reissued a criminal referral to the DOJ against Dr. Fauci, citing perjury related to his 2021 Senate testimony on gain-of-function research in Wuhan.
Controversy: The referral is tied to President Biden’s use of an autopen to sign pardons, including one for Fauci. If the autopen-signed pardons are ruled invalid, Fauci could face prosecution.
Allegations: Fauci allegedly misled Congress about NIH funding for gain-of-function research.
Political Angle: The Trump administration is portrayed as cooperative in pursuing the investigation, while the Biden administration is accused of obstruction.
2. Supreme Court Ruling on the Department of Education
Issue: The Trump administration’s plan to shut down the Department of Education and return control to the states.
Ruling: The Supreme Court (6-3 decision) lifted an injunction, allowing layoffs of over 1,300 employees and enabling the department’s closure to proceed.
Reactions:
Supporters: Frame it as a win for parents, students, and educational reform.
Dissenters: Warn of executive overreach and erosion of separation of powers.
Next Steps: Programs like special education and student loans are being transferred to other federal agencies.
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