Anthony Fauci Jokes About Origins of the Coronavirus: ‘I Developed the Ancestral Model Strain’

By Breitbart
Posted on 08/12/22 | News Source: Breitbart

Dr, Anthony Fauci tried to crack a joke mocking his critics, as the White House chief medical adviser said he was the one who developed the ancestral strain of the Chinese coronavirus.

Fauci made the remarks during an appearance at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle this week to receive the Hutch Award, which is typically reserved for “an active MLB player who ‘best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire'” of former MLB pitcher Fred Hutchinson, who died of lung cancer, according to MLB.

During the discussion, Dr. Larry Corey, former president of Fred Hutch, remarked, “We’re at the epicenter of the initial outbreak, WA1 – Washington 1 is considered the ancestral model strain.”
“No, I developed the ancestral model strain,” Fauci said, prompting wild laughter. “I created it.”

“That’s right, you let it loose,” Corey responded.

“I was in my kitchen, and I…” Fauci continued before Corey made a joke about gain-of-function research.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Research shared the clip, expressing disgust.

“Top Biden science advisor Anthony Fauci jokes and laughs about the origins of COVID and gain-of-function research,” it remarked: