Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump

Core Impact Points

• Dr. Anthony Fauci's journal entries reveal his early uncertainty about COVID-19's origin, with some entries suggesting he believed the virus may have originated from a lab leak.
• Sen. Rand Paul accuses Fauci of being dishonest about the virus's origin, citing Fauci's diary entries that suggest he was open to the possibility of a lab leak.
• Fauci's journal entries also detail his tense relationship with President Trump, including instances where Trump accused Fauci of undermining him and Fauci referred to Trump as an 'idiot' for posting inaccurate COVID-19 death figures.
• The release of Fauci's journal entries is set to fuel a contentious hearing with Fauci on Wednesday, with Paul's office subpoenaing Fauci to appear before the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
• Fauci's journal entries also provide insight into his interactions with other officials, including his adviser David Morens, who was indicted on federal charges related to pandemic research grants.
• The journal entries also reveal Fauci's frustration with press coverage and his efforts to correct misinformation about his role in the pandemic response.