During a recent hearing, Ranking Member Raul Ruiz criticized Republican members of the subcommittee for allegedly failing to conduct an objective investigation into the origins of Covid-19. Ruiz, a Democratic representative from California, accused House Republicans of using the investigation for political gain and shifting blame.
Ruiz expressed concern about the select subcommittee's effectiveness in improving the nation's preparedness for future public health threats. He suggested that instead of objectively examining the origins of Covid-19, House Republicans had weaponized the issue to undermine trust in scientists and public health officials.
