Fauci's Texts Raise Concerns About COVID Vaccine and Miscarriage

A Senate committee released text messages on August 10, 2026, showing Dr. Anthony Fauci raised concerns about a potential link between fever after a second COVID-19 vaccine dose and miscarriage in the first trimester. The messages, obtained from Fauci's government-issued phone, indicate that he stated the reaction "theoretically could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester." Senator Rand Paul criticized Fauci for his private comments, suggesting they contradicted his public statements about vaccine safety. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier also expressed concerns, accusing Fauci of withholding information that could have endangered pregnant women. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene called for Fauci's arrest, claiming he knowingly put women at risk. Fauci previously stated that there was no data suggesting vaccination earlier in pregnancy was more beneficial than later and noted that over 10,000 pregnant women had been vaccinated without reported issues. Dr. Vivek Murthy, who participated in the conversation, highlighted potential risks of issuing strong recommendations against vaccination due to limited data, as it could harm public confidence among pregnant women.