Former CBS News journalist Brittney Hopper has claimed that she was taken off air during the COVID-19 pandemic after questioning the prevailing media narrative around Dr Anthony Fauci. The allegation, reported by Fox News and attributed to an interview with News24, raises questions about editorial independence and the treatment of dissenting views during a major public-health crisis.

Hopper previously worked for CBS News Los Angeles and said the decision followed her questioning of Fauci’s role and messaging during the pandemic. The article presents her account as a claim; the supplied text does not include a response from CBS, Fauci or independent evidence confirming the alleged reason for her removal.