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Dr. Anthony Fauci declines to testify at Senate hearing
During a Senate subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, former government official Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions regarding his management of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing his Fifth Amendment rights 111 times.
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The refusal to testify limits the Senate 's ability to gather information regarding federal decision-making processes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Facts
- Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The hearing was conducted by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.
- The hearing took place on Wednesday.
Who's Mentioned
personDavid Schertler“Attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci who was removed from the hearing room.”personAnthony Fauci“Former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NI”personJoe Biden“Former President who issued a preemptive pardon to Fauci.”personRand Paul“Republican Senator from Kentucky and chair of the subcommittee.”personJosh Hawley“Republican Senator from Missouri who questioned Fauci.”personJames Comer“Republican Representative from Kentucky.”personAshley Moody“Republican Senator from Florida who questioned Fauci.”organizationSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee“The committee conducting the hearing.”other111“Number of times Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment.”