Breaking: President Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci

The highly unusual move protects Fauci, who retired as NIAID director in 2022, from any potential charges brought by the incoming Trump administration.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Biden pardons Fauci to preempt possible charges when Trump takes office By Sarah Owermohle Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Biden preemptively pardoned former top infectious disease official Anthony Fauci on Monday, showing how divisive the country's Covid-19 response and aftermath remain even after the pandemic's end.   The highly unusual move protects Fauci, who retired as director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in 2022, from any potential charges brought by the incoming Trump administration. It comes amid calls from some Trump supporters and congressional Republicans to charge Fauci with perjury or misconduct over the government's handling of the Covid-19 response. Fauci has not been charged with any crime. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Rand Paul plans to investigate Covid-19 origins from his new perch leading a key committee By John Wilkerson 2   Opinion: Trump nominees for health positions should fail the 'Fauci test' By Steven Phillips 3   Trump finally finds a populist health care message in Kennedy's MAHA By Rachel Cohrs Zhang 4   Biden administration moves to expand, preserve access to addiction treatments as term expires By Lev Facher Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us