In the lively world of politics, it’s not every day you see actual criminal referrals being thrown around, but that seems to be what’s brewing on Capitol Hill. A certain senator, let’s call him the Champion of Accountability, has been on a mission to make sure that even esteemed doctors must answer to the law. This crusade focuses on a well-known figure from the pandemic era, a doctor whose name rhymes with “couch”. The accusation list is not exactly short—alleged fibbing about gain-of-function research, document-shredding, and getting others to do the same. Quite the health manual, right?

Despite the severity of these claims, getting action from those in charge seems harder than getting a straight answer from a politician during an election year. The senator has sent not one, but two referrals to the Department of Justice. But much like a parent trying to get their teenager to clean their room, these referrals have been ignored faster than you can say “homework.” The senator has also ventured into Florida, reaching out to Pam Bondi, but the response there seems pretty lukewarm too.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. The idea being floated around is that maybe, just maybe, the good doctor has already been given a golden ticket in the form of a pardon. The senator suggests that this pardon should be put to the test. After all, the Constitution might give the President broad pardon powers, but surely there should be limits about pardoning groups of people without knowing all their names, right? They say the president might have used an autopen—yes, a machine—to sign these pardons. It’s like letting a robot do your homework and hoping for an A.

The senator’s argument hinges on the principle that justice must be served, even if it means challenging the system. Sure, there is a risk of losing, but isn’t it worth fighting for what you believe in? It’s a classic underdog story where the little guy goes against the Titanic administration, with only the truth (and hopefully some evidence) on their side. The senator believes the case against the doctor is simple enough to challenge, but as history tells us, the road to justice is often paved with complications and red tape.

So, while action hasn’t been swift, hope lingers, much like the last piece of confetti in your carpet long after the party has ended. The wait for any movement on this front continues, as does the expectation that truth and accountability will eventually prevail. Until then, it’s a wait-and-watch game as the senator tries to keep the heat on, spotlighting this saga of alleged scientific shenanigans and political power plays.