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Claimant: Rand Paul (R)
Claim: Fauci’s private diary contradicted his public statements supporting a natural origin for COVID-19.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Fauci publicly acknowledged uncertainty about COVID-19’s origin early in the pandemic while consistently stating that natural spillover was the most likely explanation. His diary did not contradict those public statements.
Date: 08/04/2026
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Last Updated on August 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check