Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions
Summary
A Senate committee will vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions during a hearing about his COVID-19 work. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times, despite receiving a presidential pardon that some argue should protect him from prosecution.Key Facts
- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plans to vote on contempt charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci.
- Fauci refused to answer questions at the hearing by invoking the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times.
- Senator Rand Paul, committee chairman, says Fauci’s pardon from President Biden removes his risk of prosecution.
- Fauci believes he could still face criminal charges and fears being forced to say something that could lead to his prosecution.
- The presidential pardon covers acts from 2014 to January 2025 but does not protect against state charges or lying under oath.
- If the committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt, the case would go to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which may decide whether to investigate or prosecute.
- Senator Paul does not plan to push for a full Senate vote, as it likely would not pass.
- The case raises questions about forcing testimony from witnesses who have received pardons and may have implications for future pardons by President Trump.
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