Paul Pushes for Fauci Contempt Vote | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Senator Rand Paul is moving to formally hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a recent hearing, refusing to answer questions about pandemic policies. Paul, long critical of Fauci’s leadership and research funding decisions, sees the refusal as obstruction — not just legal evasion — and plans to push for a contempt vote this week. While Democrats defend Fauci’s right to remain silent under constitutional protections, Republicans argue it’s an abuse of privilege. The vote’s outcome remains uncertain, but even if passed, real legal…