Fauci Contempt Vote

Senate panel moves toward contempt action against Anthony Fauci after tense testimony.

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Sen. Rand Paul released a resolution to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to vote Thursday. The resolution says Fauci improperly invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times at a July 29 hearing because former President Joe Biden had pardoned the conduct at issue. Paul says the refusals obstructed an inquiry into COVID-19 origins and the federal pandemic response. After the committee vote, Paul plans to refer Fauci to the Justice Department rather than seek an immediate full Senate vote.

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Fauci Contempt PushLeans Right

Anthony Fauci improperly refused to answer Senate questions and obstructed Congress by invoking the Fifth Amendment. Rand Paul is justified in seeking criminal contempt proceedings, and conservatives should support holding Fauci legally accountable.