Newly surfaced private diary entries kept by Dr Anthony Fauci during the Covid-19 pandemic reportedly contradict his repeated public claims that he never personally recommended lockdowns. The disclosure reignites longstanding criticism of Fauci's role in shaping US pandemic policy and adds to questions about the transparency of his public statements versus his private views at the time, at a moment when scrutiny of pandemic-era decision-making remains politically charged.

An entry dated 15 March 2020, opening with "BIG DAY!" written in red, is cited as evidence that Fauci privately saw himself as instrumental in driving lockdown measures, in contrast to his later public denials of having pushed for such restrictions. Critics highlighted in the report also note that the diary appeared to focus more on personal recognition than on public health considerations, fuelling further questions about his motivations and the origins of pandemic-era policy decisions.