Three Attorneys General Subpoena Dr. Anthony Fauci Over COVID-19 Guidance

Why it matters locally: As the seat of the federal government, the District of Columbia is directly affected by national-level political and legal actions concerning federal officials and their past roles in national crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Attorneys General Andrew Bailey of Missouri, Jeff Landry of Louisiana, and Tim Griffin of Arkansas have issued subpoenas to Dr. Anthony Fauci. The subpoenas compel Fauci to provide testimony related to the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This development occurs as some Republican members of Congress pursue efforts to hold Fauci in contempt. They cite his refusal to answer questions concerning the federal government's strategies and recommendations during the pandemic. Fauci previously served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for 38 years. He also held the position of Chief Medical Advisor to the President.