Friday on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was asked about the letter he joined with 15 other state attorneys general seeking accountability for former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci's COVID-19 response.
Marshall said former President Joe Biden's pardon of Fauci suggested possible wrongdoing but noted that it would not absolve Fauci of state crimes.
Marshall told Fox Business he was awaiting results from a congressional inquiry and an investigation by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
However, he also said state-level consumer protection laws might be used to investigate any harm resulting from misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine.
"You recently joined a group of more than 15 state AGs. You sent this letter to Congress demanding Dr. Anthony Fauci be held accountable for his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic," Fox Business host Cheryl Casone said. "Now, President Biden did issue a preemptive pardon for Fauci. So, what could you accomplish with this?"
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"First of all, you don't need a pardon if you haven't done anything wrong, and the pardon given by President Biden doesn't impact state law claims or actions that may exist," Marshall replied. "General Wilson, from South Carolina, is going to lead that charge. We're very pleased with the report and the efforts being done by the House, and we've seen potential allegations of perjury, misinformation provided to Congress and to the American people. And the question is whether or not there are people in my state or dwellers around the country that have been harmed as a result of the actions of Dr Fauci. We look forward to receiving that information from Congress and what General Wilson and his team will do in that investigation."
"But, would that be a civil suit then?" Casone asked. "Is that the way that maybe you go after Fauci?"
"Yeah. I think state attorneys general across the country have consumer protection laws where we're responsible for protecting the interests of our people. And when you look at some of the concerns that have now arisen as a result of the vaccine, the harm that's been done medically to people across the country from misinformation that's been provided, I think that's very much an interest for us," Marshall replied.
Jeff Poor is the editor-in-chief of 1819 News and host of "The Jeff Poor Show," heard Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Mobile's FM Talk 106.5. To connect or comment, email jeff.poor@1819News.com or follow him on Twitter @jeff_poor.
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