Trump says he ‘respects’ Biden’s pardon of Fauci
Summary
President Donald Trump said he respects President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon Dr. Anthony Fauci. This comment came after Fauci refused to answer many questions during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic by invoking the Fifth Amendment.Key Facts
- President Trump expressed respect for President Biden’s pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci.
- Dr. Fauci used the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times at a Senate hearing.
- The Senate hearing focused on investigating the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Fifth Amendment allows a person to avoid answering questions to prevent self-incrimination.
- The presidential power of pardon allows a president to forgive someone for crimes or legal issues.
- President Trump made his comments while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office.
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