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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Congressional Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing. Senator Rand Paul had subpoenaed Fauci to testify about the origins of COVID-19. Fauci cited his constitutional right to decline answering questions.
08/23/2026 · Maryland edition
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Why it matters locally: The implications of Dr. Fauci's testimony regarding the origins of COVID-19 could influence future federal public health policy and funding for research, which may affect health institutions and research facilities in Maryland.
WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a congressional hearing on the origins of COVID-19. Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky subpoenaed Fauci to appear before the committee. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, retired from his government post in December 2022. Senator Paul has publicly questioned Fauci's role in the pandemic response and the origins of the virus. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." Witnesses appearing before congressional committees can invoke this right.Related Topics
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