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Fauci invokes 5th Amendment during Senate testimony

Fauci invokes 5th Amendment during Senate testimony

Summary

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the U.S. response to COVID-19, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing and did not answer questions from lawmakers. The hearing was held by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chaired by Senator Rand Paul.

Key Facts

  • Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate committee but chose not to answer questions.
  • Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, which protects against self-incrimination.
  • The committee is led by Republican Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky.
  • Senator Paul has accused Fauci of misleading the public about the COVID-19 pandemic's origins.
  • Paul focused on Fauci’s private journal entries from December 2019 to December 2022.
  • The hearing took place on July 29, 2026, at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
  • Fauci played a key role in managing the U.S. response to COVID-19.
  • This story is ongoing, and updates may follow.
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