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Fact Check: ! SENATOR RANDY PAUL IS OFFICIALLY ISSUING A CRIMINAL REFERRAL OF DR. FAUCI TO THE AG PAM BONDI!!! THIS IS HAPPENING BECAUSE IT WAS REVEALED THAT HE WAS PARDONED BY AN AUTO-PEN NOT JOE BIDE

Fact Check: ! SENATOR RANDY PAUL IS OFFICIALLY ISSUING A CRIMINAL REFERRAL OF DR. FAUCI TO THE AG PAM BONDI!!! THIS IS HAPPENING BECAUSE IT WAS REVEALED THAT HE WAS PARDONED BY AN AUTO-PEN NOT JOE BIDE

Published July 30, 2025
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# Fact-Check: Claim Regarding Senator Rand Paul and Dr. Fauci ## What We Know The claim states that Senator Rand Paul is issuing a criminal referral ...

Fact-Check: Claim Regarding Senator Rand Paul and Dr. Fauci

What We Know

The claim states that Senator Rand Paul is issuing a criminal referral of Dr. Anthony Fauci to Attorney General Pam Bondi, asserting that this action is due to revelations that Fauci was pardoned by an auto-pen, not by President Joe Biden.

  1. Senator Rand Paul’s Actions: On July 14, 2025, Senator Rand Paul announced plans to reissue a criminal referral against Dr. Fauci to the Department of Justice (DOJ) according to a report by Yahoo News. This referral is part of ongoing efforts by Paul to hold Fauci accountable for his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  2. Allegations of Auto-Pen Pardons: The claim mentions that Fauci was pardoned by an auto-pen. However, there is no credible evidence or official documentation supporting the assertion that Dr. Fauci received a pardon, let alone one executed by an auto-pen. The concept of a pardon being issued by an auto-pen is not standard practice and raises questions about its legitimacy.

  3. Official Communications: A letter from Senator Paul to Attorney General Bondi does exist, wherein he requests the DOJ to investigate Fauci's actions, but it does not substantiate the claim regarding an auto-pen pardon as detailed in the letter.

  4. Media Coverage: Various news outlets, including Fox News and The Washington Times, reported on Senator Paul's intentions to pursue this referral, but they did not confirm any details regarding an auto-pen or a pardon related to Fauci as noted in the coverage [source-6].

Analysis

The claim presents several issues that undermine its credibility:

  • Lack of Evidence: There is no verifiable evidence that Dr. Fauci was pardoned, either by President Biden or through an auto-pen. The notion of an auto-pen being used for such a significant act as a presidential pardon is highly questionable and not supported by any legal precedent or documentation.

  • Source Reliability: The sources reporting on Senator Paul's actions, such as Yahoo News and Fox News, are established news organizations, but they do not provide any evidence for the auto-pen claim. Instead, they focus on Paul's ongoing efforts to hold Fauci accountable, which is a matter of public record.

  • Potential Misinformation: The claim appears to be a conflation of Senator Paul's legitimate actions and a fabricated narrative regarding the nature of a supposed pardon. This type of misinformation can easily spread, particularly in politically charged contexts, and can mislead the public regarding the actions of public figures.

Conclusion

The claim that Senator Rand Paul is issuing a criminal referral of Dr. Fauci based on revelations of an auto-pen pardon is False. There is no credible evidence to support the assertion that Dr. Fauci received any form of pardon, particularly not through an auto-pen. Senator Paul's referral is based on his ongoing concerns regarding Fauci's actions, but the details surrounding the claim about a pardon are unfounded and misleading.

Sources

  1. Letter from Senator Rand Paul to Attorney General Pam Bondi
  2. Randy - Wikipedia
  3. Sen. Rand Paul again vows to issue a criminal referral for Fauci
  4. Paul targets Fauci with new criminal referral as autopen
  5. RANDY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
  6. Rand Paul to reissue criminal referral against Fauci after revelations
  7. Sen. Rand Paul again vows to issue a criminal referral
  8. Probe Fauci's Truthfulness, Biden's Autopen Pardon

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