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
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.