The campaign against Fauci and what brought him back before Congress
Dr. Anthony Fauci helped lead the White House pandemic response for Presidents Trump and Biden and is now retired from government service. He appeared under congressional subpoena and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times during questioning. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing and Fauci's legacy with Katherine Wu, who wrote "The Unmaking of Anthony Fauci" for The Atlantic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci led the White House pandemic response for Presidents Trump and Biden, and now serves as a retired government official. He appeared before Congress and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times during questioning. Katherine Wu, staff writer for The Atlantic, discussed the hearing and Fauci's legacy with Amna Nawaz.
Wu explained that while scientists largely agree on the natural origin of COVID-19, the debate continues. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights due to threats from political opponents, as he was no longer protected by President Biden's pardon. The article details the campaign against Fauci, including stripping his security detail and dismantling his legacy.
Despite the attacks, Fauci maintained his nonpolitical stance and succeeded under multiple presidential administrations.
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