WATCH: Sen. Paul says he will hold a contempt vote after Fauci invokes 5th Amendment
Summary
Senator Rand Paul said the Senate will vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt because Fauci refused to answer questions during a hearing. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, which protects people from having to answer questions that might incriminate them.Key Facts
- Senator Rand Paul is leading the effort to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt.
- The vote will take place in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Dr. Fauci was called to testify about the origins of COVID-19.
- Fauci used the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions.
- The Fifth Amendment allows someone to refuse to answer questions to avoid self-incrimination.
- Senator Paul wanted Fauci to apologize or admit mistakes but did not hear either.
- Fauci is a former top health official and scientist involved in COVID-19 response.
- The hearing was held by Senate Republicans.
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