US former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard releases declassified documents that she says support her allegations about US involvement in COVID-19 origin investigations. Across reports, Gabbard claims the documents indicate Dr. Anthony Fauci influenced how COVID-related intelligence was assessed, including downplaying the lab-leak theory. The articles say the material also connects US taxpayer-funded research activities to work conducted at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, alleging Fauci’s role in facilitating or directing aspects of that support.
The outlets also report that the documents reference interactions with intelligence officials regarding how lab-leak origins were discussed, and that some accounts attribute attempts to steer conclusions away from a lab origin. In addition, the coverage notes claims from whistleblowers included in or referenced by the declassified records, including allegations of retaliation against analysts or officials who dissented from prevailing assessments.
The articles describe the release as part of a declassification review process. The reporting reflects the ongoing dispute over COVID-19 origins and how intelligence findings were handled, while presenting Gabbard’s claims as allegations supported by the newly released documents rather than established findings.
