Fauci Pleads Fifth Amendment at Senate Covid-19 Hearing

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 29, 2026 at 13:50  |  2:28  |  Bloomberg Markets

Summary

Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights at a Senate hearing on his role in the US response to Covid-19, accusing Senator Rand Paul of pursuing a political prosecution.

  • Fauci declined to answer questions, citing fear of self-incrimination.
  • He accused Senator Rand Paul of an obsession with prosecuting him and releasing his personal diary.
  • Fauci highlighted his long record of congressional cooperation over 38 years.
  • The hearing focused on Fauci's role in the US Covid-19 response.
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