Biden chose a date nearly six years before the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 were identified, adding an unexpected layer of intrigue to the act of clemency.

Critics say Fauci has tried to cover up the origins of COVID-19, including U.S. funding for coronavirus research in Wuhan.

In addition to Fauci, Biden also granted pardons to General Mark Milley, the Members of Congress and staff who served on the ...