Sen. Rand Paul is calling for an investigation into Dr. David Morens for allegedly concealing and destroying records related to the origins of COVID-19. Emails suggest a broader conspiracy within the NIH FOIA office to assist in this. Morens is accused of violating federal law by hiding and erasing records to avoid leaks through FOIA requests.
Key Points
Sen. Rand Paul calls for investigation into Dr. David Morens for hiding and erasing records related to COVID-19 origins
Emails suggest a broader conspiracy within the NIH FOIA office to assist in destroying records
Accusations of violating federal law by Dr. Morens to avoid leaks through FOIA requests
Pros
Calls for accountability in handling records related to the origins of COVID-19
Brings attention to potential violations of federal law
Cons
Accusations of improper concealment and destruction of records