Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Rand Paul, touch on COVID origins and tense relationship with Trump

Updated on: July 28, 2026 / 10:57 PM EDT / CBS News

Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Rand Paul, touch on COVID origins and tense relationship with Trump

TL;DR

  • Senator Rand Paul released over a thousand pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci's journal entries.
  • The entries cover Fauci's thoughts on COVID-19 origins, his fame, and his interactions with political figures.
  • Fauci's writings show evolving views on the virus's origin, from natural spillover to acknowledging the possibility of a lab leak.
  • The journals document Fauci's complex relationship with President Trump, including both positive and adversarial interactions.
  • Fauci also detailed his combative relationship with Senator Rand Paul, who has been a vocal critic.
  • The entries were reportedly retrieved from government computer servers.
  • Fauci's writings also reflect his discomfort with his sudden fame and media attention.