FDA Commissioner Accuses NIH of Funding Lab Behind COVID-19 Pandemic

In a bold statement, newly appointed FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has accused the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of funding a lab responsible for creating the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in over 20 million deaths worldwide. Speaking to NewsNation, Makary criticized NIH leadership for prioritizing "pet projects" over critical research, such as finding cures for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
The NIH had reportedly funded a lab in Wuhan, China, linked to the origins of the virus. Makary emphasized the need for accountability and a shift in priorities within the agency. Meanwhile, the CIA and FBI have also weighed in, with CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirming that the agency supports the lab-leak theory. An FBI scientist recently came forward, claiming the Biden administration suppressed evidence linking the virus to a lab leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Despite these findings, health agencies like the CDC and WHO, along with Dr. Anthony Fauci, have long downplayed the lab-leak hypothesis, insisting the virus originated from animal-to-human transmission. However, the theory has gained traction, supported by findings from the FBI and the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
As the truth continues to emerge, the lab-leak theory, once dismissed as a conspiracy, is now widely accepted, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in global health research.

Published: 8/3/2025