Credible death threats led to two people's arrests, Fauci said.
Share on linkedin Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies on June 3 on COVID-19 . Photo: Tom Williams/Getty Imageson Monday when asked about the harassment he and his family have faced since the COVID-19 pandemic.
"There have been credible death threats, leading to the arrests of two individuals," he said. "And credible death threats means someone who was clearly on their way to kill me."He turned off his microphone, appearing emotional, before adding that he feels "terrible."Fauci said his experiences serve as a "powerful disincentive" for young people interested in public health, he said.
"The treatment you've received will also have far reaching consequences for the future of science, particularly when done for the public good," Dingell said in her questioning.Republicans on the panel grilled Fauci, who denied allegations that he tried to cover up the pandemic's origins as a lab leak.
The House Oversight Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released private emails that legislators said showed Fauci trying to skirt public records laws. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refused to refer to Fauci as a doctor during her contentious questioning.Share on facebook Share on email
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