PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

John Fetterman: “Early on that there was the theory that the virus could have…”

Featuring: John Fetterman, Democratic | U.S. Senate Pennsylvania

Watch on YouTube

John Fetterman Speaks Directly To Fauci About Push To Quash Lab Leak Theory During COVID-19 Pandemic

Published | Video Starts at 00:58

But without a doubt I can continue to question myself. But one that I it's not about much more your regrets but I have one and that is Early on that there was the theory that the virus could have emerged from the lab. And early on that became like a right wing kinds of theory and I thought it seemed to make sense now there was a really advanced lab that was close by and then you have this unknown virus out. (00:58–01:06)

CLAIM

Asserts that there was an early theory that COVID-19 could have emerged from a lab.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


John Fetterman

Discover more from

John Fetterman

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.