Published by TrenBuzz.com | June 21, 2026 | BREAKING
Key Points at a Glance – Gabbard’s Final-Day Bombshell Accuses Fauci of Funding Wuhan Research
- Outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents Thursday, her final day in office, alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci misled Congress about COVID-19’s origins.
- Gabbard claims Fauci funded gain-of-function research on bat coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology using millions in taxpayer dollars.
- The documents allegedly contradict Fauci’s sworn 2024 congressional testimony, where he denied discussing viral research with intelligence officials.
- Multiple intelligence community whistleblowers told ODNI they faced retaliation for supporting the lab-leak hypothesis.
- One contractor was reportedly terminated days after coming forward, while managers allegedly threatened analysts’ career advancement.
- Fauci received a preemptive pardon from President Biden in January 2025 and has called similar accusations “preposterous.”
On her final day running America’s intelligence community, Tulsi Gabbard dropped a document trove she says rewrites the official story of how the COVID-19 pandemic actually began.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is releasing never-before-seen communications and documents exposing how Dr. Fauci provided millions in US taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab, worked with politicized elements of the intelligence community, and misled lawmakers about it under oath.
What the Documents Allegedly Show
According to the ODNI, the documents include internal communications, whistleblower allegations and intelligence materials related to investigations into the pandemic’s origins. The agency alleged that while serving as director of NIAID, Fauci participated in discussions related to intelligence reviews of COVID-19’s origins, remained in contact with intelligence officials during key stages of the review process, and oversaw funding that supported coronavirus research involving bat viruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
The Whistleblower Retaliation Claims
A contractor was reportedly terminated just days after coming forward to the ODNI as a whistleblower. Managers reminded analysts who advocated for the lab-leak hypothesis that leadership would determine which analysts would be promoted. Senior leaders allegedly removed anonymity protections from the whistleblower complaint process and insisted managers or attorneys be present at ODNI meetings, creating what Gabbard described as “an atmosphere of intimidation.”
Gabbard’s Statement on Her Way Out
“Today, on my final day as Director of National Intelligence, I am releasing communications and documents that expose how information regarding COVID-19’s origins was handled within parts of the intelligence community,” Gabbard said. “After years of lies, censorship, and cover ups, the American people deserve transparency, truth, and accountability.”
Fauci’s Past Denials and the Biden Pardon
Fauci has repeatedly denied accusations that he misled lawmakers or covered up the origins of COVID-19, calling such claims “preposterous” during a congressional hearing in June 2024. Fauci was issued a preemptive pardon by former President Biden during his final hours in office in January 2025, with Biden saying “these are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing.”
The release lands as Gabbard exits the role she has held since Trump’s second term began, with the documents now referred to the Intelligence Community’s Inspector General for further review. Whether they reshape the official COVID-19 origin narrative or simply deepen years of political division over it remains to be seen.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general informational and news reporting purposes only. All allegations, quotes, and document details are sourced directly from the official ODNI press release, Fox News, BusinessToday, AZERTAC, and the Tribune India as of June 18-20, 2026. Dr. Anthony Fauci has not been charged with any crime and was issued a preemptive pardon by President Biden in January 2025. He has not yet responded publicly to these specific allegations. TrenBuzz.com makes no independent assessment of these claims. Readers are encouraged to follow credible news sources for the latest updates as this story develops.