'Until now, evidence regarding the full existence and funding of these laboratories had been knowingly withheld from you, the American people,' said Gabbard.
By Doug Mainwaring
Lifesite News
June 15, 2026
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the release of newly declassified documents showing that the American people have been repeatedly lied to about the existence of U.S.-funded biolabs overseas which included highly dangerous "gain-of-function" research.
"Despite the obvious potential for catastrophic global impact that research on dangerous pathogens in biolabs can have, politicians, so-called health professionals like Dr. Fauci, as well entities within the Biden administration's national security team lied repeatedly to the American people about the existence of U.S.-funded and supported biolabs," Gabbard asserted in a viral video published on X on Friday.
"Not only did they lie, they threatened those who attempted to expose the truth," she added.
Today, I'm releasing never before seen intelligence revealing new evidence of past US government funding for more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries, including Ukraine.In support of President Trump's Executive Order to end federal funding of dangerous gain of function... pic.twitter.com/RkPHnAbka9
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) June 12, 2026
"After months of searching through Intelligence Community holdings and files, today I'm releasing new evidence of longstanding U.S. government funding of more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries," said Gabbard.
"These biolabs include labs in places like Ukraine which may be at risk of compromise due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. In fact, the Intelligence Community had previously warned that a U.S.-funded biolab in Ukraine likely housed dangerous pathogens and remained vulnerable to longstanding threats of Russian attack, seizure, or damage," said Gabbard.
"Until now, evidence regarding the full existence and funding of these laboratories had been knowingly withheld from you, the American people," said Gabbard. "Many of these U.S. government-funded biolabs are currently or have previously engaged in research using hazardous and highly contagious pathogens, and in some cases to include dangerous gain-of-function research, with very little visibility or oversight."
"President Trump clearly understands the serious threat dangerous gain-of-function research poses to the American people. This is why he took decisive action over a year ago. On May 25, 2025, he signed an executive order to end federal funding of gain-of-function research around the world," she explained.
Gabbard said that her office is learning new details on clinical trials currently underway at these facilities "that are raising significant ethical, financial, and security concerns regarding the supposed public health initiatives and U.S. national security."
"This release today breaks new ground. As the information surrounding the existence, history, locations, and funding of these U.S.-funded biolabs has been intentionally covered up by very powerful people who falsely claimed that these biolabs didn't exist," she continued. "They accuse anyone who says otherwise to be foreign assets and traitors to America."
The newly declassified evidence can be found HERE.
Gabbard promised that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will "continue working closely with partners across the U.S. government to identify exactly where these labs are and what pathogens they contain to end dangerous gain-of-function research that threatens the health and well-being of the American people and people around the world."
Gabbard announced recently that she is leaving the Trump administration to care for her husband after he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
This article was originally published on Lifesite News.