A former CBS News journalist, Brittney Hopper, has come forward claiming that she was pulled off-air after questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fauci’s Congressional Hearing

Hopper appeared on News24 in Australia to discuss Fauci’s decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment right over 100 times during his congressional hearing, refusing to answer any questions. She shared her own experience reporting on Fauci and the mainstream media’s handling of the pandemic.

Hopper stated that she got into trouble and was pulled off-air for a couple of days after she started questioning Fauci’s actions during the pandemic. She expressed hope that Fauci’s response during the hearing would serve as a wake-up call for news organizations around the world to re-examine their journalistic integrity.

Fauci faced criticism from GOP lawmakers over his hearing performance and renewed scrutiny over excerpts from his private diary, which revealed comments contradicting his public statements. For instance, despite claiming in 2022 that he did not endorse COVID lockdowns, Fauci wrote in his diary about recommending lockdowns to city, state, and federal officials, including President Donald Trump.

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