Soviet-born author and political analyst Michael Malice expressed concerns over what he viewed as a disturbing shift in America during the pandemic. He highlighted a trend where citizens willingly reported their neighbors for breaching lockdown rules. Malice shared these thoughts on the “Planet Tyrus” podcast, emphasizing that authoritarian regimes rely not just on military force but also on civilian participation.
Malice stated, “I think the first time Americans realized the nature of evil was during COVID. Because COVID was the first time we saw in this country, people were turning in their neighbors and were bragging about it. They were happy: ‘I got this cashier fired.’ That was very Soviet.” His observations come in light of recent revelations regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private acknowledgment of his involvement in COVID-19 lockdowns.
“So that was the first time I think Americans realized that these systems, which are dictatorial, it’s not through force. It’s the fact that small-minded people are tripping over themselves to implement these dictatorships and turn in their neighbors,” he said.
Malice, author of “The White Pill,” a book on the Soviet Union’s rise and fall, compared the pandemic measures to those in authoritarian regimes. The issue resurfaced as Dr. Fauci, once a top public health figure during the pandemic, testified before Congress. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right, avoiding questions, which he had done repeatedly.
Following the hearing, Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators took to social media to criticize the extended shutdowns and past enforcement actions, such as arrests for defying orders. As Gooden remarked on social media platform X, “Americans should never forget what they did.” He referenced drastic measures like filling skate parks with sand to enforce lockdowns.
In his statement, Fauci defended his pandemic actions, suggesting that efforts to summon him aimed to validate opponents’ claims that he should be imprisoned.
Malice further elaborated that dictatorial control often appears subtle rather than villainous. He noted, “There’s so many people who have that little bit of power, and they will hold onto it with every bit of fiber in their being.” He argued that this kind of enforcement by citizens is historically alien to the American mindset.
Fox News Digital’s Pete D’Abrosca contributed to this report. Madison Colombo, a member of the Fox News Digital’s Flash, Media, and Culture team, also contributed, bringing expertise in broadcast and digital journalism.
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