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The newest twist in the Fauci saga smells like the kind of political theater that finally might turn into actual legal teeth. Attorney General Liz Murrill of Louisiana signaled on social media that her office will “join Alabama & Florida” in looking into Dr. Anthony Fauci after his Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee appearance, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly. That’s a big claim — and one worth watching closely for confirmation and concrete legal action.
What Louisiana announced — and what still needs confirming
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s post and the supportive chatter from Governor Jeff Landry have lit up conservative feeds, but reporters should note this came via social posts and partisan outlets. A formal criminal investigation — with subpoenas, grand‑jury referrals, or court filings — has not been publicly documented on the Louisiana AG press page at the time this was first reported. In short: this is a real development worth cheering, but it’s also still a lead that needs on‑the‑record confirmation from the AG’s office and from Alabama and Florida.
Why state probes matter: pardons don’t shield state court actions
Here’s the legal reality that should make every citizen and prosecutor smile: a presidential pardon from President Joe Biden covers only federal crimes, not state crimes. If state attorneys general can identify state statutes allegedly violated — and show jurisdiction and evidence — a state prosecution is legally feasible even after a White House pardon. That said, state prosecutors face real hurdles: statutes of limitations, proving elements of any alleged offense, and untangling actions that often involved federal offices and D.C. activity. Those are not impossible problems, but they are real ones.
Politics, accountability, and why conservatives should press the advantage
For conservatives who have accused the pandemic bureaucracy of overreach, a credible state probe is the accountability we’ve been asking for. Dr. Fauci’s decision to plead the Fifth over a hundred times at a hearing chaired by Senator Rand Paul didn’t land like an exoneration — it looked like a dodge. President Joe Biden’s blanket pardon felt like a partisan escape hatch. If Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida truly open coordinated, evidence‑driven inquiries, this could be the test of whether state AGs will do more than posture on social media.
Next steps and what to watch
Watch for official statements, filed subpoenas, and any grand‑jury activity from the AG offices in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida. Reporters should demand specifics: what state statutes are implicated, when any probe was opened, and whether contemporaneous records (which the AGs claim exist) will be produced. If the states follow through, conservatives should cheer and insist these investigations be thorough, aboveboard, and not just political theater. If they don’t, well — social‑media promises are cheaper than subpoenas. Either way, the country deserves the truth, and it’s high time someone delivered it.
