Fauci's lawyers launch legal defense fund as federal, state investigations mount against him

Lawyers representing Dr.

Anthony Fauci have created a legal defense fund for the infectious disease expert as investigations against him continue to mount.

Fauci, who helped lead the country through the pandemic, has been accused by Republicans of misleading the public about the origins of COVID-19 and faces multiple federal and state investigations.

Kentucky Sen.

Rand Paul has called on the U.S.

Department of Justice to prosecute Fauci after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment numerous times during a high-profile July congressional hearing.

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Fauci has denied all the accusations made against him.

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Legal Defense Fund was established to help cover the legal representation and associated administrative costs for Dr.

Fauci," the defense fund’s website says.

"Your contributions directly support these defense efforts and ensure comprehensive legal support during ongoing inquiries and proceedings." Fauci retired in 2022 after leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40 years.

He also advised seven presidents, including President Donald Trump during Trump's first term as a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.