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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET · Updated August 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET

Newly released 2021 texts show Fauci discussing COVID vaccine risks to pregnant women

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Post. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

GOP lawmakers released 2021 text messages in which Anthony Fauci discussed COVID vaccine risks to pregnant women. The newly public texts address questions about vaccine safety during pregnancy.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when Washington Post reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from OANN.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

OANN 3 hr ago
Newly released text messages from 2021 show Fauci discussing vaccine risks to pregnant women - oann.com

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Washington Post 4 hr ago
GOP lawmakers release Fauci texts discussing covid vaccine and pregnancy

Coverage timeline

Aug 10, 6:40 PM ET
4 hr ago
Washington Post
GOP lawmakers release Fauci texts discussing covid vaccine and pregnancy
Aug 10, 7:24 PM ET
3 hr ago
OANN
Newly released text messages from 2021 show Fauci discussing vaccine risks to pregnant women - oann.com
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