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August 15, 2026

Dr. Anthony Fauci Refuses Second Senate Appearance Amid Ongoing Investigations

  • Dr. Fauci declined to appear before a Senate panel, citing potential political harassment after a contempt vote by Republicans.
  • His attorney argued that compelling him to testify again would be impermissible harassment following his previous invocation of the Fifth Amendment over 100 times.
  • Sen. Ron Johnson's subcommittee is conducting a parallel investigation into Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and has obtained records related to his actions.

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