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Fauci and the Contempt Vote | Durham News
A Senate committee is poised to vote on whether Dr. Anthony Fauci can be held in contempt for refusing to answer questions during a COVID-19 hearing — not over his policies, but over his right to remain silent after receiving a presidential pardon. Senator Rand Paul leads the push, arguing this isn’t about past statements but whether a witness can simply walk away without consequences. Fauci claims he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights fearing criminal exposure, suggesting Paul’s intent was to force him into admitting wrongdoing. The pardon, covering only up to January 2025, doesn’t shield…
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