Fauci did not answer questions at the Senate hearing and Congress is considering arresting him for contempt

During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held this Wednesday, former Biden administration health official, Anthony Fauci, refused to answer questions invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and the committee chairman, Rand Paul, is considering holding him in contempt and arresting him.

"That is the vote that will take place in the committee next week. It will be for contempt of Congress. We believe that, due to his immunity from criminal liability, he did not need to shield himself with the Fifth Amendment, and perhaps the Fifth Amendment does not apply when there is a valid pardon, which will be a legal issue. But the issue of contempt will be put to a vote", Paul stated.

"And then there is the question of whether the Department of Justice will take action or not. You know, I have previously recommended his criminal prosecution, and neither the Biden nor the Trump Department of Justice has taken it up. All I can do is recommend prosecution. I cannot initiate a criminal process," added the Kentucky senator.

Biden's former health czar in trouble

This morning, Fauci arrived with his team of lawyers at the hearing and invoked the Fifth Amendment for every question asked. The Democratic doctor did not answer even the most basic questions, such as whether there was a folder in front of him on the desk where he was sitting, what day of the week it was, what tie he was wearing, or what color the carpet in the room was.

It is worth noting that Fauci was pardoned by Biden before the former Democratic president left office in 2025, avoiding prosecution for his offenses while managing the pandemic in public office. But if the Democratic doctor already enjoys legal immunity from any legal action, there is no reason for him to refuse to answer questions from senators.

The committee members will vote next week to see if they declare Fauci in contempt, with the vote scheduled for August 5.