Rand Paul to chair Senate hearing on COVID coverup

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 10

The May 13 hearing follows the impending Monday expiry of the statute of limitations on Paul's referral accusing Anthony Fauci of lying to Congress, after adviser David Morens was indicted.
Paul says a whistleblower will testify publicly, while the Justice Department has made no public move on charges and Biden's January 2025 pre-emptive pardon further shields Fauci.
Paul renewed his referral last July over Fauci's 2021 gain-of-function testimony on Wuhan-linked NIH funding; Fauci has repeatedly denied lying and disputed Paul's interpretation.

With the legal deadline passed, what can a whistleblower's testimony realistically achieve for public accountability?

How does a preemptive pardon, untested in court, redefine the boundaries of accountability for government officials?