This YouTube transcript from *The Hill* discusses President Biden's preemptive pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci. **The pardon's unusual 2014 start date** coincides with a pause on gain-of-function research initiated by President Obama, raising questions about potential wrongdoing related to Fauci's involvement in such research. The discussion centers on whether Fauci misled Congress about this research and the implications of a broad, preemptive pardon covering this period. **The hosts debate the legitimacy of the pardon**, considering the potential for political motivations and the ongoing controversy surrounding gain-of-function research. **Concerns about Fauci's actions and the pardon's scope are highlighted**, prompting further investigation into the matter.