Tulsi Gabbard’s Bold Move: Investigating Fauci and the Fight for Government Accountability
- Rich Washburn
- May 1
- 3 min read
In a striking moment for constitutional accountability and the future of public trust, Tulsi Gabbard—Director of National Intelligence and a proud speaker at a past 917 Society event—is taking a stand that many Americans have long awaited. With growing evidence pointing to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s misleading congressional testimony and his alleged role in funding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Gabbard has launched a formal investigation into the very core of pandemic-era decision-making.
This is not just another Washington probe. It’s a potential watershed moment in the battle against the unaccountable bureaucratic state.
Fauci’s Testimony Under Scrutiny
On May 11, 2021, Fauci testified under oath that the NIH had never funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab. Yet documents and grant records from EcoHealth Alliance tell a different story—one that suggests U.S. taxpayer money may have been used to fund high-risk research at the very site linked to the outbreak of COVID-19.
If true, this would mean Fauci misled Congress—an offense that carries legal weight far beyond public outcry. Perjury before Congress isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a Constitutional one. Article I, Section 2, gives Congress oversight responsibilities, and lying under oath before them strikes at the heart of our republic’s checks and balances.
A Preemptive Pardon?
Perhaps even more troubling is the report that Fauci secured a preemptive pardon from President Biden before stepping down. While the Constitution does grant the president broad pardoning powers under Article II, Section 2, the idea of a pardon being used as a shield against future prosecution—before charges are even filed—flies in the face of justice and accountability.
Legal scholars across the spectrum agree: pardons are meant to serve justice, not prevent it. This preemptive move suggests that even those at the highest levels of government feared what might come to light.
The Directors’ Initiative Group: A Step Toward Truth
Tulsi Gabbard, joined by NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has created the Directors' Initiative Group—a special task force with one goal: uncover the truth. With bipartisan credentials and a commitment to transparency, this group represents a new model of ethical leadership. In an era where unelected bureaucrats often operate with impunity, this effort reminds us that no one is above the law.
Gabbard’s mission isn’t about political vengeance; it’s about restoring public faith in government. That starts with truth, transparency, and accountability.
What This Means for America
This moment is more than an investigation—it’s a test of our republic. Can the Constitution still hold those in power accountable? Can ordinary Americans trust that the government operates with integrity? Or has the administrative state grown too entrenched, too insulated from consequence?
For Americans, this is a defining moment. The bloated federal bureaucracy—what President Trump aptly termed the “deep state”—must not be allowed to function without scrutiny. Our Founders created a system of limited government for a reason: to prevent exactly this kind of unchecked power.
We must return to those roots. Not through vengeance, but through constitutional restoration.
The 917 Society’s Mission: Civic Literacy in Action
This is precisely why the 917 Society exists—to educate the next generation on the Constitution and the principles that have made our nation exceptional. Our founders knew that liberty requires vigilance. And that vigilance begins with knowledge. When students understand what the Constitution says, they are better equipped to recognize when it’s being ignored.
Tulsi Gabbard’s stand is a reminder of why our mission matters. The fight for truth, transparency, and constitutional government is never over—and it needs informed citizens to carry it forward.
Let this be a wake-up call: the Constitution isn’t a relic. It’s a roadmap. And we need leaders brave enough to follow it.
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