Staff Reports
Senator Rand Paul has recently exposed yet another outrageous abuse of taxpayer dollars, this time involving Dr. Anthony Fauci. Despite retiring as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, it turns out that Fauci is still receiving government-funded security detail. And who’s paying for it? None other than the U.S. Marshals Service, with the Department of Health and Human Services begrudgingly reimbursing them.
Why Is Fauci Getting This Taxpayer-Funded Benefit If He's Retired? https://t.co/aYsOuy46aN
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 18, 2023
Senator Paul shared this shocking revelation during an interview with Fox News, revealing that when he inquired about Fauci’s security arrangements, the government deceitfully responded that they were not footing the bill directly. However, thanks to a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Fox, a judge was able to reveal the truth—that while HHS may not be directly funding it, taxpayers are still on the hook for Dr. Fauci’s luxuries.
ONLY ON PRIMETIME: After months of rumors, Primetime has cracked the case. We filed a FOIA and we can now reveal that taxpayers are funding Fauci’s security detail.
The U.S. Marshals are taking him around in limousines and giving him around-the-clock security. @RandPaul says… pic.twitter.com/FBGn2hwVCC
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) July 18, 2023
It’s a baffling situation. Shouldn’t retired officials fund their own security? Senator Paul rightly pointed out that the only other retired official he knows of who receives similar treatment is a former president. The blatant favoritism shown towards Fauci is both unfair and unjustifiable. If he truly is retired, why should he continue to enjoy the perks of high-level security and a personal chauffeur?
Moreover, let’s not forget that Dr. Fauci is a wealthy man. In fact, his net worth has spiked by a whopping 30 percent during the pandemic. Shouldn’t someone who has seen their wealth grow substantially be able to fund their own security? It defies all logic and common sense that taxpayers are being forced to subsidize the extravagant lifestyle of a retired bureaucrat.
This latest revelation is not only a stark example of government deception but also further highlights the need for accountability and oversight in our federal agencies. Why should the American people be burdened with the costs of protecting someone who is no longer actively serving the public? It’s a slap in the face to hardworking taxpayers who struggle to make ends meet.
It is high time for Dr. Fauci to step up and take responsibility for his own security expenses, just like every other retired American has to. Taxpayers should not be made to foot the bill for a privileged elite who believes they are entitled to lavish perks at the expense of hardworking, everyday Americans. Let this be a wake-up call for the need to reevaluate our government’s priorities and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and fairly.
