Ex-Fauci top advisor offers apologies and excuses after COVID email revelations

Hours after the release of several seemingly damning emails revealing his provocative COVID-era communications, a former top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci offered excuses and apologies – but few real answers – during a contentious congressional showdown.

Dr. David Morens, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) senior advisor, appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on Wednesday afternoon with few insights about the alarming messages but a host of apologies to lawmakers.