United States — National Institutes of Health & Anthony Fauci

United States — National Institutes of Health: Cancelled the bat coronavirus grant; its grant management and oversight are questioned.

Anthony Fauci: Former NIAID director and Morens's superior; not charged but faced congressional scrutiny and invoked Fifth Amendment; distanced himself from Morens.

United States — National Institutes of Health: NIH's funding of research in China is under scrutiny, potentially affecting its reputation and future funding debates.

Anthony Fauci: Fauci is the central figure, facing contempt of Congress and potential prosecution. The vote could damage his reputation and deter scientists from public service, but he retains support from many experts.

United States — National Institutes of Health: NIH is implicated in the gain-of-function research controversy and provided documents to the committee. The scrutiny could affect its funding and public trust.

Anthony Fauci: Fauci is the central figure, held in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment. He faces potential prosecution and multiple state investigations, which could tarnish his legacy and affect his personal standing, though he retains support from many scientists.

Anthony Fauci: Dr. Anthony Fauci is specifically named by Tulsi Gabbard as a health professional who allegedly lied about the existence of US-funded biolabs and funded research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.