Dr. Anthony Fauci has been held in contempt of Congress by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee due to his refusal to answer questions about his involvement in funding controversial coronavirus research in Wuhan, China, and his management of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
The Committee voted 8-5 to refer the case to the Department of Justice for prosecution, bypassing a full Senate vote.
Committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul accused Fauci of obstructing the investigation by invoking the Fifth Amendment when subpoenaed.
Sen. Gary Peters criticized the investigation as biased, claiming it selectively released information.
The Senate panel obtained a copy of Fauci's iPhone, which may provide further insights into his actions during the pandemic.
Fauci’s past hearings featured his refusal to answer key questions regarding research funding, virus origins, and public health policies.
Fauci's contempt charge highlights ongoing tensions regarding accountability for decisions made during the pandemic, with further investigations expected following the acquisition of his cell phone data.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/senate-panel-holds-fauci-contempt-refusing-answer-questions
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