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August 1, 2026
Rand Paul Plans Contempt Charges Against Fauci After Hearing
- Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly, refusing to answer questions during a Senate hearing.
- Senator Rand Paul warned of repercussions for Fauci's refusal to testify, including potential contempt charges.
- Paul intends to prepare a resolution for the Senate to hold Fauci in contempt, which would then be sent to the DOJ for possible prosecution.
2 Sources
- Reporter's Notebook: Why Fauci's 111 Fifth Amendment pleas could end up before the courtsAug 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM · Fox News
- ER doctor: ‘No doubt in my mind’ Dr. Fauci acted to save livesAug 1, 2026 at 7:32 PM · CNN