Gabbard accused Fauci of funding 'gain-of-function' research at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology

Jun 19, 2026

12:33 pm

What's the storyUnited States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard made explosive allegations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Chief Medical Advisor to the US President, on what she described as her last day in office.

She accused Fauci of funding "gain-of-function" research at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology, manipulating intelligence reports on COVID-19's origins, and misleading Congress under oath.