Oklahoma Attorney General seeking to determine if Fauci's actions during Covid epidemic violated state law

 Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Monday voiced support for a U.S. Senate investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci and the federal government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, while ordering his own office to examine whether Fauci’s actions violated state law.

Drummond announced the moves in a letter to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The committee has been examining Fauci’s role and the broader federal response.

“The American people deserve a full accounting of what occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Drummond said. “An individual whose recommendations and guidance impacted the lives of millions should be willing to answer legitimate questions about their decisions and actions. Transparency and accountability are essential to restoring public trust.”

Drummond highlighted Fauci’s repeated use of the Fifth Amendment during July 29 testimony before the committee, even after receiving an unconditional presidential pardon. He also pointed to recently released pandemic-era diary entries that the committee says appear to contradict statements Fauci made publicly and under oath.

Based on that material, Drummond directed his office to determine whether any of Fauci’s actions broke Oklahoma law. Potential issues under review include criminal fraud or conspiracy to defraud the state.

“The apparent contradictions between Fauci’s public statements and private diary entries warrant careful scrutiny, and my office stands ready to assist the Committee in uncovering the truth,” Drummond said. “If our investigation finds that Oklahoma law was violated, my office will not hesitate to act.”

The announcement comes as the Senate panel continues its inquiry into the origins of the pandemic, federal guidance, and related decision-making. Drummond’s office did not provide a timeline for its state-level review.