Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday, August 6th, 2026, that he and the attorneys general of two other states have issued a subpoena to Dr. Anthony Fauci. The subpoena aims to determine whether Fauci, who informed the White House’s COVID-19 policy, received financial or other benefits for his work during the pandemic.

The subpoena requests information on awards Fauci received or was considered for, grants awarded to him, professional opportunities offered, financial incentives he may have considered, and communications with media and businesses. It covers the period from January 3, 2020, through the end of August 2026, focusing on COVID-19 and Fauci's activities within Florida.

Documents sought include those related to vaccine and booster efficacy, natural immunity, potential adverse effects, messaging strategies, and communications with vaccine manufacturers.

Uthmeier stated, “Government officials have a certain level of immunity in their official capacities, but if Fauci personally profited off the ‘guidance’ he issued, that very well could have broken Florida law.” He also criticized Fauci’s diary for focusing more on self-promotion than on legitimate safety concerns regarding mRNA vaccines.

The investigation follows a state probe announced by Florida’s attorney general, appointed by Ron DeSantis in February 2025, who said it is “past time we get the truth of what happened during COVID.”

Entries in Fauci’s diary reportedly show he received substantial awards, including a $900,000 Dan David Foundation prize and a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) research grant to the University of Florida Scripps Biomedical Research program. Additionally, Fauci was offered named professorships, book deals, board positions, private foundation partnerships, and other benefits related to his federal role impacting Florida.

This subpoena comes amid ongoing scrutiny, including a recent Senate Committee vote to hold Fauci in contempt.

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