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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Senate Hearing, Citing Senator Paul's Previous Comments
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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Senate Hearing, Citing Senator Paul's Previous Comments

During a Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right. He cited previous comments from Senator Rand Paul regarding potential incarceration. Senator Paul subsequently announced his intention to hold a contempt vote.

08/23/2026 · Arizona edition

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions during a recent Senate hearing. He cited the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as the basis for his refusal.

Fauci attributed his decision to previous statements made by Senator Rand Paul, who chaired the hearing. Fauci said Paul's past remarks about wanting to incarcerate him influenced his decision to invoke his constitutional right.

Following Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment, Senator Paul announced he would initiate a contempt vote. The senator did not specify a timeline for this vote.

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