U.S. intelligence efforts into the roots of the COVID-19 pandemic are moving forward through a special unit known as the Directors Initiative Group, which has been tasked with digging into a number of President Donald Trump’s high-priority national security concerns, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
During an appearance on “The Megyn Kelly Show” on SiriusXM Wednesday, Gabbard revealed that this task force is working closely with NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Their investigation includes scrutiny of gain-of-function experiments, particularly those tied to China and other nations. She noted that findings from the inquiry may be disclosed shortly.
“In the case of the Wuhan lab, as well as many of these bio labs around the world, it was actually U.S.-funded and led to this dangerous kind of research that, in many examples, has resulted in a pandemic or some other major health crisis,” Gabbard told Kelly.
She said the probe is advancing quickly and could soon produce evidence connecting gain-of-function work with the outbreak. Kelly commented that if the link is proven, it would implicate “Anthony Fauci helped fund the pandemic.”
“[This is] the thing that he denied over and over and over to [Kentucky Republican] Sen. Rand Paul’s questioning,” said Gabbard. “And under oath. So is it any wonder that he sought a preemptive pardon for anything, during a certain period of time, by President [Joe] Biden before he left office?”
Gabbard emphasized that this investigation isn’t merely retrospective. It’s about current global threats, as dangerous gain-of-function studies continue to be conducted in labs across multiple countries.
She also recalled being criticized when she raised concerns about American-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine at the start of the conflict with Russia.
“Who knows what kinds of pathogens are in these labs, and if released, could create another COVID-like pandemic,” she said. “For that, I was called a Russian asset … we have to end this gain-of-function research and provide the evidence that shows exactly why and how it’s in our best interest — the American people’s best interest — to bring about an end to it.”
When asked about her future in public service, Gabbard, who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, said she remains open to roles that serve the nation.
“If we had talked a year ago, the thought would not have crossed my mind that I would be here and that we would be having this conversation,” said Gabbard. “My decisions in my life have always been made around how can I best be of service to God? How can I best be of service to our country? And that is what has led me here. I’m grateful for this opportunity, and I will continue to chase those opportunities where I can make the most positive impact and be of service.”
{Matzav.com}