Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times during a Senate committee hearing on July 29, 2026, where he faced questions regarding his management of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision allowed him to avoid potential accusations of perjury, despite having received a pardon from President Biden in 2025. Republican Senator Rand Paul, who has been critical of Fauci, led the questioning, accusing him of dishonesty. The hearing highlighted deep partisan divides, with Democrats defending Fauci's contributions during the pandemic. Paul announced plans to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for not answering questions, intensifying the controversy surrounding the scientist.
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