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GOP senators release Fauci texts discussing vaccine risks for pregnant women
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the text messages and the senators' actions are available from the source, including the total number of messages found on the devices and the specific discussions that took place in 2021.
Text messages from a former government official have been released by two senators. These messages were found on devices that belonged to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The messages include discussions about COVID-19 vaccines and their potential effects on pregnant women. A large number of pregnant women have received the vaccine with no reported issues. Further details about the text messages and the senators' actions are available from the source, including the total number of messages found on the devices and the specific discussions that took place in 2021.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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