Fauci admits social distancing rules came unexpectedly, says COVID Subcommittee Chairman
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
11:45 AM – Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has allegedly confessed to legislators that there was possibly “no scientific evidence” behind social distancing regulations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday, Fauci allegedly admitted to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic that the six feet apart guidelines were potentially “not based on scientific data,” according to Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio).
On Wednesday, Wenstrup released a statement summarizing prominent details from Fauci’s testimony during a closed-door meeting on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the 83-year-old faced several questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and provided his knowledge on preparing for possible pandemics in the future.
Wenstrup disclosed that during the testimony, Fauci allegedly asserted that there was probably no data behind federal health officials’ recommendation of social distancing measures of six feet apart.
The chairman also mentioned that during the testimony, Fauci allegedly stated that the social distancing guidelines “sort of just appeared” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Wenstrup, Fauci “shed light on serious procedural concerns with our public health authority” and “revealed systemic failures in our public health system” in his transcribed interview before the House COVID-19 panel.
One of those “failures” was imposing vaccination requirements on establishments such as schools and businesses.
“After two days of testimony and 14 hours of questioning, many things became evident. During his interview today, Dr. Fauci claimed that the policies and mandates he promoted may unfortunately increase vaccine hesitancy for years to come,” Wenstrup announced. “He testified that the lab leak hypothesis — which was often suppressed — was, in fact, not a conspiracy theory. Further, the social distancing recommendations forced on Americans ‘sort of just appeared’ and were likely not based on scientific data.”
“It is clear that dissenting opinions were often not considered or suppressed completely. Should a future pandemic arise, America’s response must be guided by scientific facts and conclusive data,” he added.
Additionally, Wenstrup stated that committee members “remain frustrated with Dr. Fauci’s inability to recollect COVID-19 information that is important for our investigation,” while “others we have spoken to do recall the facts.”
Representative Michael Cloud (R-Texas), who sits on the panel, announced on Tuesday evening that Fauci had depicted an “amazing ability to either forget what happened or then to find ways to shirk any sort of responsibility for the influence that was had” during the meeting.
“They wash their hands of any sort of responsibility, saying, ‘Oh, those decisions were made by school districts.’ But the school districts know, if you don’t follow the guidance that’s coming out of the federal government, you open yourselves up to lawsuits,” Cloud said of Fauci and other American pandemic response officials.
“He says he’s still not convinced that there was learning loss — that in his view, that’s still really open for discussion,” Cloud told the press. “I think [if] you ask any parent, they’ll tell you it was a major hit on their child’s development.”
Wenstrup promised reporters that the full transcripts of the meeting with Fauci will be released once they are looked over by majority and minority staff members.
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How does Dr. Fauci’s alleged admission challenge the fundamental basis of social distancing guidelines?
Title: Dr. Anthony Fauci Allegedly Admits Lack of Scientific Evidence Behind Social Distancing Regulations
Introduction:
Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has reportedly made a striking confession to legislators. He allegedly admitted that there was possibly “no scientific evidence” supporting the social distancing regulations implemented throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. These revelations, disclosed during a closed-door meeting of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, have shifted the narrative surrounding the effectiveness of such measures.
Admission of Lack of Scientific Basis:
According to Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), Dr. Fauci confessed during the meeting that the guidelines recommending individuals to maintain a distance of six feet apart were “not based on scientific data.” This admission challenges the fundamental basis on which social distancing guidelines were imposed worldwide. Wenstrup released a statement summarizing Fauci’s testimony, emphasizing the absence of scientific evidence behind the widely accepted social distancing measures.
Unveiling Systemic Failures in Public Health:
Additionally, Wenstrup highlighted that Dr. Fauci shed light on serious procedural concerns and systemic failures within the public health system during his testimony. Fauci allegedly stated that the social distancing recommendations “sort of just appeared” during the pandemic, indicating a lack of comprehensive scientific analysis. These revelations underscore the need for a reevaluation of public health protocols to ensure that future pandemics are guided by scientific facts and conclusive data.
Imposition of Vaccination Requirements:
Among the identified “failures” discussed by Fauci was the imposition of vaccination requirements on establishments such as schools and businesses. This revelation raises questions about the scientific basis for such mandates and their potential impact on public vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Fauci warned that the policies he promoted may inadvertently lead to increased vaccine hesitancy and urged a more evidence-based approach.
Criticism of Inconsistent Recall and Responsibility:
Congressional committee members expressed frustrations with Fauci’s inability to recall vital COVID-19 information relevant to their investigation. Representative Michael Cloud (R-Texas), a member of the panel, criticized Fauci’s tendency to shift responsibility and downplay his influence. Cloud highlighted Fauci’s failure to acknowledge the learning loss experienced by children during the pandemic, contrasting it with the experiences of parents who perceived it as a significant setback in their child’s development.
Conclusion:
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s alleged admission of the lack of scientific evidence supporting social distancing guidelines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has generated skepticism and concern among lawmakers. The revelations regarding systemic failures within the public health system and the imposition of vaccination requirements highlight the need for evidence-based decision-making in future pandemics. These revelations underscore the importance of transparent and data-driven approaches to ensure effective public health responses.
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