Pentagon watchdog to audit $50M in US grants to Chinese research labs revealed by Sen. Joni Ernst
The Pentagon’s watchdog agency will audit more than $50 million in grants the US provided to Chinese pandemic pathogens research institutions between 2014 and 2023, The Post has learned, following a pressure campaign by Sen. Joni Ernst.The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General informed Ernst (R-Iowa) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) that it was formally investigating the funding to Chinese research labs or other nations “designed to enhance pathogens of pandemic potential,” a letter exclusively obtained by The Post shows.“We will keep you apprised of our progress on this reporting requirement,” the letter from Inspector General Robert P. Storch...
