Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – US politics live
Summary
The U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions during a hearing about the origins of COVID-19, citing his Fifth Amendment rights. The hearing was led by Republican Senator Rand Paul, who has long criticized Fauci, while many scientists and Democrats have defended Fauci against attacks.Key Facts
- The Senate will vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.
- Fauci refused to answer questions at a Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which protects against self-incrimination.
- Senator Rand Paul, a Republican, called the hearing and has investigated Fauci for years.
- Fauci previously described Senator Paul’s focus on him as an “unhinged obsession.”
- Rand Paul shared a diary with critical descriptions of President Trump, written by Fauci.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services gave Fauci’s phone records to the Senate panel.
- Kennedy wrote a book critical of Fauci that sold over a million copies and was supported by some public figures with no scientific background.
- A group of 155 scientists signed a letter asking the government to stop harassing scientists like Fauci.
- Democratic Senator Gary Peters said attacks on Fauci may discourage scientists from working in public service.
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