Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment, Declines To Testify At Senate COVID Hearing
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Republican-led Senate hearing Wednesday, refusing to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The now-retired infectious disease expert was subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul, who has been among Fauci's most vocal critics and has repeatedly accused him of misleading Congress about the origins of the coronavirus. Fauci has consistently denied those allegations.
The hearing is part of an ongoing effort by some congressional Republicans to further investigate the federal government's pandemic response and pursue potential legal action against Fauci. His decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment added a dramatic turn to the proceedings and is expected to fuel continued political debate over the government's handling of COVID-19.
President Donald Trump also weighed in, saying he believed Fauci made poor decisions regarding mask guidance and widespread shutdowns during the pandemic.
The now-retired infectious disease expert was subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul, who has been among Fauci's most vocal critics and has repeatedly accused him of misleading Congress about the origins of the coronavirus. Fauci has consistently denied those allegations.
The hearing is part of an ongoing effort by some congressional Republicans to further investigate the federal government's pandemic response and pursue potential legal action against Fauci. His decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment added a dramatic turn to the proceedings and is expected to fuel continued political debate over the government's handling of COVID-19.
President Donald Trump also weighed in, saying he believed Fauci made poor decisions regarding mask guidance and widespread shutdowns during the pandemic.
