RandPaul Asks Samantha Power- Did USAID Fund Coronavirus Research In Wuhan China

Rand Paul has been persistent in investigating U.S. funding for research in China, particularly regarding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. His questioning of Samantha Power, the head of USAID, aligns with his broader efforts to uncover whether American tax dollars contributed to research that may have led to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His reference to the furin cleavage site is significant because this feature of SARS-CoV-2 is considered a key factor in its ability to infect human cells efficiently. Paul’s assertion that the Wuhan Institute of Virology sought funding in 2018 to create a coronavirus with this specific characteristic raises serious concerns about potential U.S. involvement in risky virological experiments.

The accusation that USAID is withholding information suggests a lack of transparency that has fueled further scrutiny. With 25 Senators now demanding answers, the pressure on USAID and other government agencies to disclose details about U.S.-funded research in China is mounting.