Rand Paul Reignites Criminal Referral for Fauci as Trump Calls Biden’s Autopen Scandal ‘One of the Worst in 100 Years’

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has officially reissued a criminal referral for Dr. Anthony Fauci, reigniting calls for accountability over allegations of perjury and cover-ups linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul announced the move Monday on X, citing new concerns following explosive revelations about the Biden White House autopen scandal.

“Today I will reissue my criminal referral of Anthony Fauci to the Trump DOJ,” Paul wrote.
 “Perjury is a crime — and Fauci must be held accountable.”

The referral stems from Fauci’s 2021 and 2023 congressional testimony, during which Paul accused him of lying under oath about U.S. government funding of controversial gain-of-function research in Wuhan. But this time, the referral is fueled by fresh controversy swirling around President Biden’s alleged use of the autopen to sign off on preemptive pardons, including one for Fauci himself.

📰 The Autopen Fallout

A report from The New York Times revealed that Biden’s former Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients, authorized the autopen to be used for a wave of pardons — many of which were allegedly executed without Biden's personal review. Among them were high-profile names like Fauci and Gen. Mark Milley, both of whom have been critical of President Donald Trump.

Trump responded sharply Monday, calling the scandal potentially “one of the biggest in 50 to 100 years,” alleging that Biden had little to no idea what he was signing.

“I guarantee you he knew nothing about what he was signing,” Trump told reporters.

The Biden administration has not denied using the autopen, but claims all decisions were made with the President’s full consent. Nevertheless, mounting investigations — from the White House, the DOJ, and Congress — are exploring whether Biden delegated too much authority to unelected aides during key moments of his presidency.

📈 What’s Next

• Senate Republicans are expected to fast-track hearings on Fauci’s prior testimonies and the origins of the pandemic.
• The DOJ under Attorney General Pam Bondi is reportedly reviewing Trump’s request to investigate the autopen use.
• More internal emails and NARA documents related to Biden’s final months in office are expected to surface in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned to MainEvent.News as this story develops.

🗣️ MainEvent.News | Editor’s Take

This scandal is unraveling fast — and if it sticks, the implications could be historic. Dr. Fauci has long been a polarizing figure, but pairing his potential criminal liability with a signature scandal at the heart of the presidency is politically radioactive. Whether you see it as a witch hunt or a reckoning, what’s unfolding now isn’t just about Fauci. It’s about the legitimacy of executive decisions, presidential health, and the boundaries of delegated power in the Oval Office. If the pen truly is mightier than the sword, then this one — held by a machine — may be writing a chapter unlike anything we’ve seen in decades.