Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is spearheading a critical investigation into COVID-19’s origins, armed with potentially explosive government documents provided by a whistleblower.

The documents, collected by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy since 2012, could reveal crucial information about dangerous research practices. Paul believes these files may hold the key to understanding how the pandemic began.

Central to the investigation is US funding for research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, where scientists studied bat coronaviruses. A House committee discovered a $4 million grant provided by the National Institutes of Health to EcoHealth Alliance.

Paul has been persistent in demanding transparency, sending letters to government officials requesting unredacted documents. He argues that full disclosure is essential to understanding potential research misconduct.

The senator has introduced the Risky Research Review Act, proposing an independent board to oversee high-risk scientific research. This legislation aims to prevent similar research risks in the future.

With the potential return of President Donald Trump to the White House, Paul is hopeful that a new administration will provide greater access to critical information about the pandemic’s origins.