Such a thing as jailing whistle-blower happens more easily in autocracies than in democracies, one could assume.
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/0...
At a time where the virus and its lethality is undeniable, and Fauci isn’t even just a random doctor, but probably one of the most decorated doctor in the past few decades.
When the Chinese government "attacks" somebody, that person disappears and often dies.
Just wanting to remind people of the difference.
Therefore: no, it doesn't. It's something people in power will always attempt. That's why "checks and balances" are so important (and I don't know any country where they are so well implemented as in the US).