Newly obtained text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued phone show he privately expressed concern about COVID vaccines causing miscarriages in pregnant women while simultaneously assuring the public the shots posed no danger.

Private Concerns Contradicted Public Statements

Republican Senators Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky released the text exchanges Monday, revealing Fauci worried in January 2021 that the second vaccine dose could theoretically be associated with first-trimester miscarriage. The messages were exchanged between Fauci, then-CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Just weeks later in February 2021, Fauci publicly stated the FDA had found no red flags regarding vaccines and pregnancy. By August of that year, he declared that tens of thousands of vaccinated pregnant women showed no increase in adverse outcomes compared to unvaccinated women, strongly recommending the shots for expectant mothers.

Senate Investigation Expands

Senator Johnson announced on social media that obtaining Fauci’s government phone marks just the beginning of his oversight investigation. The Wisconsin senator emphasized that despite conducting oversight for years, access to these documents and the device itself opens new avenues for accountability. Senator Paul joined Johnson in releasing the communications, which reportedly show the gap between Fauci’s private medical concerns and his public health messaging during the pandemic response.

Florida Pursues Separate Probe

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier told Fox News on Monday that the state will issue additional subpoenas as part of its ongoing investigation into Fauci. Uthmeier stated investigators need to determine how widespread the alleged deception went, noting Fauci pursued book deals, awards, and millions in additional income while people suffered. The Florida attorney general called the discrepancy between private concerns and public statements a clear deception that caused harm. Uthmeier vowed to continue seeking accountability, emphasizing that no presidential pardon would shield Fauci from state-level investigations. The revelations add to mounting scrutiny of pandemic-era public health guidance and the officials who shaped vaccine policies affecting millions of Americans, including vulnerable populations like pregnant women.