Fauci Held in Contempt by Senate Panel | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

A U.S. Senate panel just voted 8-7 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions under oath, citing his Fifth Amendment rights — a move that could lead to criminal prosecution after being referred to the Justice Department. Senator Rand Paul, chair of the committee, insists Fauci simply needs to tell the truth and faces no real legal risk, while others like Gary Peters warn this could erode public trust and future investigative power. The fallout stems from ongoing scrutiny over Fauci’s pandemic decisions, with his lawyer calling the vote a “crude political stunt” and…