Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate hearing on COVID-19 response

Former NIH official Anthony Fauci declines to answer questions during a Senate C·Latest event July 29, 2026

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Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate hearing on COVID-19 response

The former NIH official invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. He faced questions from Republican lawmakers regarding his pandemic response and past conduct. This move followed concerns regarding potential prosecution related to his previous testimony about the federal response to the pandemic. Critics argued that pleading the Fifth Amendment fails to provide the transparency the American people deserve. Some highlighted discrepancies between his public statements and private diaries. They accused him of avoiding accountability after years of directing national health policy.

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