US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
A US Senate committee has voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The United States Senate committee has decided to charge former top health official Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress following his refusal to provide answers during a hearing concerning his management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made along party lines, setting the committee to refer the case to the justice department for potential prosecution due to Fauci's failure to comply with a congressional subpoena.
Fauci's invocation of his constitutional right against self-incrimination over 100 times during his testimony last week irked Republican lawmakers. Former President Joe Biden granted Fauci a pre-emptive pardon on his final day in office in 2025, shielding him from federal prosecution for his actions between 2014 and 2025. Fauci, however, may still face charges for any actions post-2025, including contempt of Congress, as well as potential state or local charges not covered by the pardon.
Ahead of the vote, Kentucky Republican Rand Paul stated, "The chair directed Anthony Fauci to answer. He refused," emphasizing that the vote was not about Fauci's opinions or past policies, but rather his refusal to comply with the committee's request for answers.
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