Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Paul said on Thursday that all Fauci had to do 'was tell the truth' and the contempt vote wouldn't have been necessary
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Paul said on Thursday that all Fauci had to do 'was tell the truth' and the contempt vote wouldn't have been necessary. Sen. Rand Paul arrives at a Senate Homeland Security Committee meeting on Aug. WASHINGTON – A US Senate committee voted on Aug 6 to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former top US infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic .
Furthermore, The Committee will act accordingly,' Paul stated. Former President Joe Biden pre-emptively pardoned him in January 2025, to guard against “unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions” related to Covid-19 or his role in the response. The decision stems from Fauci's refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, The fifth amendment guarantees that no individual “shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”. Paul has insisted Fauci is precluded from pleading the fifth, however, on the grounds that the preemptive pardon Biden granted him means he cannot be prosecuted for any of the matters senators were asking him about. But Paul has suggested that vote may be unnecessary, telling Fox News he could send the referral directly to the Justice Department with a legal brief.
Moreover, Contempt of Congress is a criminal misdemeanor offense for officials who obstruct an ongoing investigation.
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Paul said on Thursday that all Fauci had to do 'was tell the truth' and the contempt vote wouldn't have been necessary.
reliability moderate3/5 sourcesSen. Rand Paul arrives at a Senate Homeland Security Committee meeting on Aug.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesWASHINGTON – A US Senate committee voted on Aug 6 to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former top US infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic .
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The Committee will act accordingly,' Paul stated.
according to Daily Mail +2Former President Joe Biden pre-emptively pardoned him in January 2025, to guard against “unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions” related to Covid-19 or his role in the response.
according to The Straits Times - WorldThe decision stems from Fauci's refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
according to The IndependentThe fifth amendment guarantees that no individual “shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”.
according to The Guardian — International EditionPaul has insisted Fauci is precluded from pleading the fifth, however, on the grounds that the preemptive pardon Biden granted him means he cannot be prosecuted for any of the matters senators were asking him about.
according to The Guardian — International EditionBut Paul has suggested that vote may be unnecessary, telling Fox News he could send the referral directly to the Justice Department with a legal brief.
according to The Straits Times - WorldContempt of Congress is a criminal misdemeanor offense for officials who obstruct an ongoing investigation.
according to The Independent"What it will do is create a damaging precedent that future witnesses will use to resist legitimate congressional oversight and weaken this committee's ability to compel testimony." Joe Walsh contributed to this report.
according to CBS News — LatestGOP lawmakers probed him about his time as the nation's leading infectious disease specialist, and the guidance he recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sen. Rand Paul arrives at a Senate Homeland Security Committee meeting on Aug.
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omitted byCenterRight sidecovered byLeft sidePublic / AgenciesPaul said on Thursday that all Fauci had to do 'was tell the truth' and the contempt vote wouldn't have been necessary.
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