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Rand Paul Contempt Leads Fauci to Launch Defense Fund

8/23/2026

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Former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci has a legal defense fund for his legal costs.
The fund’s website says contributions support defense and surplus will go to charity.
Senate Committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul held Fauci in contempt after a July 2026 hearing.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed Fauci to probe alleged personal profit from COVID-19 guidance.

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Former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci has a legal defense fund for his legal costs.
The fund’s website says contributions support defense and surplus will go to charity.
Senate Committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul held Fauci in contempt after a July 2026 hearing.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed Fauci to probe alleged personal profit from COVID-19 guidance.