Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Newly obtained text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's device reveal private concerns about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, according to Sen. Ron Johnson. The documents contradict Fauci's public claims that the vaccine was safe and effective. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., on Sunday unveiled a new text exchange from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued phone as his committee reviews records concerning federal officials’ handling of COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns, including risks surrounding pregnancy. On "Sunday Morning Futures," Johnson showcased a new text message conversation between Fauci and Dr. John Mascola, then-director of the Vaccine Research Center under NIAID. The senator said the message shows that Fauci received information about pregnancy-related concerns connected to vaccines. Dr. Anthony Fauci listens during a Senate