Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in congressional appearance
Former health official Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment when questioned by Congress, prompting legal debate and a contempt vote.
Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during congressional questioning, citing concerns about potential state prosecutions and questions regarding the validity of presidential pardons. Legal experts say he had grounds for the invocation. The move has triggered both legal debate and a contempt vote.
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Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
Some legal experts say Fauci had reasons to invoke the Fifth Amendment, given the threat of potential state prosecutions and questions from President Donald Trump's administration about the validity of Biden's pardons.