Fauci Pandemic Accountability Fightsince Jul 27

Senate Cites Dr. Fauci For Contempt

A Senate panel escalated its clash with Fauci over COVID testimony.

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Opinion | Anthony Fauci, the Pandemic and Public Trust

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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times during a July 29 hearing chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, who has criticized Fauci’s role in pandemic decisions and COVID-origins inquiries. Paul plans to refer the contempt finding to the Justice Department, which would decide whether to pursue any prosecution.

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Fauci Accountability ContemptLeans Right

Fauci and those around him showed contempt or pettiness toward accountability, damaging public trust. The response to scrutiny made clear that even celebrated public figures deserve tough criticism when their conduct warrants it.