Tulsi Gabbard and commentator Megyn Kelly discussed the ongoing concerns surrounding gain-of-function research and its potential global risks, highlighting the importance of transparency in scientific practices. Kelly criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci for silencing dissenters during the COVID-19 pandemic, including experts like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who questioned the virus’s origin.

Gabbard emphasized that the real issue isn’t only about how COVID-19 began but the continued existence of biolabs conducting risky experiments around the world. She stressed that these labs could potentially release dangerous pathogens, making it crucial to scrutinize gain-of-function research that enhances viruses to study their behavior.

She recalled her own experience during the early stages of the Russia-Ukraine war, when she publicly warned about U.S.-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine. Gabbard said her concerns were dismissed and ridiculed, with critics labeling her a “Russian asset” for simply raising questions about the safety and purpose of those labs.

Despite the backlash, Gabbard noted that official documentation of U.S. support for Ukrainian biolabs is still available on the U.S. Embassy’s website. She argued that ignoring these facts does a disservice to public safety and undermines efforts to prevent future global health crises.

Kelly and Gabbard agreed that open discussion around pandemic preparedness and biological research is essential. They highlighted the importance of questioning scientific authorities when public health is at stake and the dangers of politicizing such debates.

Gabbard concluded by calling for a complete halt to gain-of-function research. She urged the government to provide clear evidence to the American people explaining why banning this kind of work is necessary to prevent another pandemic. According to her, protecting public health and global stability must come before scientific ambition or political agendas.