Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in GOP-Led COVID-19 Hearing

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Published: 2026-07-29T18:18:14Z
Category: us
Source: PBS News (AP)

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment, declining to answer numerous questions from senators during a Republican-led committee hearing concerning his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision aims to sidestep potential prosecution for alleged perjury, part of a yearslong campaign by some Republicans in Congress.

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