Fauci's legal defense fund launched amid mounting investigations

In the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci's lawyers established a legal defense fund to cover his legal expenses amid ongoing investigations. At his retirement, Fauci was the highest-paid federal employee, with a net worth of $12.6 million in 2021, which increased to $15 million by 2023. He faces scrutiny over his role in funding a laboratory in Wuhan, China, and allegations of personal profit from COVID-19 guidance. The fund is set up as a trust, with contributions being non-refundable and intended solely for legal costs.