WATCH LIVE: Sen. Paul holds contempt vote after Fauci invokes 5th Amendment
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci used the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions in a Senate hearing about his COVID-19 actions. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security plans to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress and send the issue to the Justice Department.Key Facts
- Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer dozens of questions during a Senate hearing on COVID-19.
- Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, which protects people from self-incrimination.
- The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will vote on Aug. 5 about holding Fauci in contempt.
- A contempt vote means lawmakers could ask the Justice Department to investigate Fauci.
- Senator Rand Paul, who subpoenaed Fauci, pushed for the contempt vote.
- Paul argues Fauci isn’t protected by the Fifth Amendment because he was pardoned by President Biden last year.
- The Senate resolution claims Fauci’s use of the Fifth Amendment privilege is not supported.
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