Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Record 73 Times During Congressional Hearing
Senator Rand Paul is seeking civil contempt charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 70 times during Wednesday's congressional hearing.
Senate Minority Leader Rand Paul is seeking civil contempt charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent over 70 times during Wednesday's congressional hearing, leaving lawmakers without answers on key questions regarding COVID-19 origins and treatment. The move comes as part of a larger dispute between Republicans and Democrats over the NIAID director's testimony. Fauci had been grilled by lawmakers in an effort to uncover more information about his past statements and actions. Paul plans to submit a formal request for contempt charges against Fauci next week.
