Dr. Anthony Fauci has expressed his gratitude for the pardon he received from President Joe Biden, following baseless threats and accusations made against him. Fauci, a renowned health care expert, stated that he was informed by his attorney this morning that the pardon had been granted.
In a brief phone call reacting to the news, Fauci said, 'It feels good and I’m grateful to the president for doing it.' He emphasized that he has not committed any crimes and reiterated, 'I have done nothing wrong. Certainly nothing criminal. No grounds at all.'
The former head of the White House Covid-19 task force under the Trump administration revealed that the Biden White House had contacted him about a month ago regarding the threats he was facing. The administration expressed concerns about the stress these baseless threats were placing on Fauci and his family.
Fauci mentioned that the Biden administration had explored the idea of granting him a preemptive pardon due to the unfounded accusations made against him during congressional hearings last year. Republican lawmakers had alleged that Fauci had committed crimes while leading the American response to the pandemic.
'I didn’t know it was real until last night,' Fauci stated, referring to the indication from the White House that a pardon could be forthcoming. He acknowledged the support from President Biden and his team in addressing the challenges he had been facing.
Dr. Fauci's dedication to public health and his expertise in combating infectious diseases have been widely recognized. The pardon from President Biden serves as a reaffirmation of Fauci's integrity and commitment to serving the nation during times of crisis.
