Sen. Johnson Probes Fauci’s Texts on Vaccine Concerns

A leading Senate Republican is pushing forward with an investigation into messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government phone, which suggest he had concerns about vaccines and miscarriages. The revelations are seen by some lawmakers as evidence that Fauci may have presented differing information publicly and privately.

Initial Findings Raise Questions

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin spoke to Fox News Digital about the initial findings from the phone, which he considers a significant lead in understanding the inconsistencies in Fauci’s communications during the COVID-19 pandemic response. Johnson criticized what he described as a contradictory approach to advising pregnant women on vaccine safety.

“We advise pregnant women against even a glass of wine, yet some were pressured or mandated to take an experimental treatment early in pregnancy,” Johnson stated.

“This is truly worrying.”

Fauci, who declined to answer questions citing his Fifth Amendment right, had messages revealed through investigations led by Senators Johnson and Rand Paul. Their efforts are part of a broader inquiry into Fauci’s role and communications as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Concerns About Public Statements

The disclosed conversation from January 2021 involved Dr. Fauci, the CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, and Dr. Vivek Murthy. Fauci expressed concerns about potential impacts of mRNA vaccines on pregnant women due to issues like cytokine storms and fever, which could increase the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.

Senator Johnson criticized the apparent disconnect between these private concerns and the official public stance on vaccine safety for pregnant women. He referenced a study from the New England Journal of Medicine, which followed 827 pregnancies exposed to mRNA vaccines. According to Johnson, the figures show significant discrepancies when considering the miscarriage rates for those who received the vaccine in the first and second trimesters.

“An 82% miscarriage rate for early trimester vaccinations is shocking,”

Johnson said, accusing some health officials of manipulating statistics to mislead the public.

Research and Implications

Johnson emphasized the ongoing nature of his investigation and the need to handle the information carefully to avoid breaches of confidentiality or personal privacy. He is focused on finding more examples of inconsistencies between Fauci’s private correspondence and his public statements.

“This affects public safety and informed consent, and we need to explore it thoroughly,” Johnson added.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Fauci’s legal representatives for a response but has not yet received any comment.