Bernie Moreno Defends F-Bomb at Fauci Hearing: ‘That Was Me Being Nice’
Summary
Senator Bernie Moreno used strong language while questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci in a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreno later said he was being polite and believes Fauci should be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions.Key Facts
- Senator Bernie Moreno spoke harshly to Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing.
- Fauci was subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul, the committee chairman, to testify about the origins of COVID-19.
- Fauci refused to answer further questions by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which protects against self-incrimination.
- Fauci had previously received a pardon from outgoing President Joe Biden in early 2025.
- Moreno said a key reason he ran for office was a 2020 incident where a woman was arrested at a school football game for refusing to wear a mask.
- Moreno called Fauci’s actions a "total disgrace" and said he caused harm to millions of people.
- Moreno wants Congress to hold Fauci in contempt for not answering questions and hopes for accountability.
- The committee plans to vote soon on whether to hold Fauci in contempt, but no decision on criminal charges has been announced.
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