Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, that his office, along with West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, has issued a subpoena to Dr. Anthony Fauci. The subpoena initiates an official investigation into awards, professional opportunities, financial incentives, grants, and Covid-19 guidance that impacted Florida businesses and consumers.

Uthmeier alleged that Fauci may have personally profited from the guidance he issued during the Covid-19 pandemic, which could potentially violate Florida law despite government officials' immunity in their official capacities. He criticized Fauci's diary entries, stating they focused more on self-promotion than on legitimate safety concerns regarding mRNA vaccines, and accused Fauci of deceiving and harming Floridians while pursuing book deals, awards, and other personal gains.

The investigation follows renewed scrutiny from some lawmakers on Capitol Hill over Fauci's handling of the pandemic. Last week, Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing to avoid answering questions from Republicans about the pandemic response. Prior to leaving office in January 2025, President Joe Biden issued a pre-emptive pardon for Fauci.

Uthmeier highlighted that Fauci’s diary entries detail substantial awards, including grants, book deals, and board positions, linked to his public recommendations as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which affected Florida.

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