Fauci received $15M in security since leaving office, documents reveal

Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci received $15 million in taxpayer-funded security after his retirement in December 2022, documents obtained by Open the Books reveal. The protective detail, provided by the U.S. Marshals Service through an agreement with Health and Human Services, covered security services for Fauci from January 2023 through September 2024.

The security arrangement, unprecedented for a former federal employee, included a chauffeur, full security staff, and transportation services. The U.S. Marshals Service, which typically focuses on protecting judges and witnesses, has faced budget constraints in recent years, and this level of protection has raised concerns about resource allocation.