James Comer calls for criminal charges against Dr Anthony Fauci over false Covid testimony, Internet says 'jail that wormhead'

James Comer accused Anthony Fauci of lying to Congress about the government's initial COVID response, particularly the social distancing rules
UPDATED JUN 5, 2024
Rep James Comer said he ‘likes the idea’ of Dr Anthony Fauci being arrested over COVID protocols (Getty Images)
Rep James Comer said he ‘likes the idea’ of Dr Anthony Fauci being arrested over COVID protocols (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Republican Rep James Comer of Kentucky voiced his support for the idea of pursuing criminal charges against Dr Anthony Fauci, former chief of the COVID response, over his testimony regarding the early Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Comer accused Fauci of lying to Congress about the government's initial COVID response, particularly regarding the recommendation of maintaining a six-foot distance, which became a widely adopted practice during the pandemic.

“At the end of the day, if you lie to Congress, that’s a felony,” Comer said in an interview with Fox. “And when you look at the clip you just showed, everyone knows that Doctor Fauci was the lead instigator in the spacing distance.” 

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) speaks to reporters following the closed-door deposition of Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and House Judiciary Committee in the O'Neill House Office Building on February 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. The meeting is part of the Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
James Comer has been accused of lying under oath (R-KY) (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

“This is something that not only shut down tens of thousands of businesses in America and ran the debt up as a result of having to subsidize those businesses that were shut down and have to subsidize the unemployment rate. It destroyed public education. Kids couldn’t be in school because of the six-foot social distancing requirements that Doctor Fauci championed.”

James Comer seeks evidence for probe into Dr Anthony Fauci's alleged misconduct

During Fauci's Monday testimony, his first under oath since leaving government, he faced intense questioning from Republican critics, including Comer, who have sought to hold him accountable for the challenges Americans endured during the pandemic.

In an interview with Newsmax, Comer expressed his hope that Fauci's testimony could serve as evidence for a criminal investigation against him. “Hopefully, we can take his words today and continue to try to gather evidence and take steps to try to hold him in criminal wrongdoing because I believe that the majority of Americans realize that Dr Fauci made costly mistakes, he’s lied about them and he’s tried to cover it up,” Comer stated.



 

Comer, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, has been involved in efforts to link Fauci to misconduct at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), where Fauci previously served as head. Despite Fauci's testimony that he was unaware of a senior adviser's efforts to evade public information laws, Comer remains determined to hold him accountable.

Netizens react to calls for Dr Anthony Fauci's prosecution

A user tweeted, "This may even happen. It's high time for the tables to turn and Americans are done with this corrupt justice system.......praying for Justice!"

Another added, "I feel like they’re all talk. Still waiting for someone/ anyone from the demrat side to be prosecuted."

A third stated, "Crimes against humanity should be the focus."

"Jail. That WORM. HEAD," read a tweet. 

A user chimed in, "Good. He deserves it. He committed REAL crimes not fake ones!"

"He should be in prison regardless of the president," asserted a user.

"This man doesn't belong in prison. That would be a blessing for what he truly deserves," penned a user.



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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