Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) declared on Saturday, August 2nd, 2026, that her office will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci following his contentious Senate hearing. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29th, 2026, declining to answer questions related to his personal diary and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a post on the social platform X, Murrill stated that "Louisiana and Missouri deposed Dr. Fauci," noting that Fauci had previously claimed not to recall many key details of his own actions. She added, "Louisiana will join Alabama & Florida in investigating Fauci and whether he committed any other offenses that could be pursued in our State courts."

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) also announced an investigation into Fauci, criticizing his lack of candor to Congress and emphasizing the need to uncover the truth about the COVID-19 response. Despite Fauci receiving a federal pardon from former President Joe Biden, Murrill highlighted that he could still potentially face prosecution under state law.

The investigation follows the release of over a thousand pages of Fauci's personal diary entries and work records by a senator days before the hearing. The Hill and Fox News have both reported on the developments, with The Hill noting the ongoing investigations by multiple states and Fox News highlighting the broader political context.

The Hill has reached out to an attorney for Fauci for comment.

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