- Dr. Anthony Fauci frequently dismissed the notion that the coronavirus originated in a lab leak in Wuhan, China.
- But he recently testified that his reluctance was out of fear that speculation about the virus origins would “increase tensions” with China.
- During a seven-hour deposition, Fauci said he was “afraid” that “blaming the Chinese” for the outbreak would “increase tensions and reduce cooperation” with Beijing to prevent future pandemics.
