A post shared on X claims that former health official Anthony Fauci’s passport application renewal was denied.
if this indeed turns out to be true, things are about to get interesting – what’s happening with @BillGates passport
US State Department has DENIED Anthony Fauci’s passport renewal application:
“In a move that has sparked widespread speculation, the U.S. State Department has…— @mcm_ct_usa (@mcm_ct_usa) March 24, 2025
Verdict: False
There is no evidence for this claim. The origin of this claim is satire.
Fact Check:
Social media users are claiming that the U.S. State Department denied Fauci’s passport renewal application.
“US State Department has DENIED Anthony Fauci’s passport renewal application: ‘In a move that has sparked widespread speculation, the U.S. State Department has officially denied Dr. Anthony Fauci’s request to update his passport. While officials claim the rejection is purely bureaucratic, insiders suggest the decision is part of a broader effort to ensure accountability for Fauci’s past actions,’” reads one user’s post.
There is no evidence for this claim. If this was true, media outlets would have covered it, yet none have. A wider internet search also did not yield any results.
The origin of this claim is from the Dunning-Kruger Times.
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