Fauci, Assailed by Republicans, Took the Fifth. Here’s What We Know.
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a three‑hour Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions. Republican lawmakers pressed him on topics such as the origins of COVID‑19 and pandemic response decisions. His silence left observers and the public uncertain about the specifics of the issues raised.
- ▪Dr. Anthony S. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer any questions during the Senate hearing.
- ▪Republican senators aggressively questioned Fauci about COVID‑19 origins, lab‑leak theories, and pandemic policies.
- ▪The hearing lasted three hours, and Fauci’s refusal to testify generated widespread confusion and speculation about the underlying facts.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTFauci, Assailed by Republicans, Took the Fifth. Here’s What We Know.In a three-hour Senate hearing this week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to stay silent, leaving people confused about many of the issues raised.Listen · 13:29 min Share full articleDr. Anthony S. Fauci during a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Credit...Haiyun Jiang/The New York TimesBy Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Benjamin MuellerSheryl Gay Stolberg covers health policy from Washington. Benjamin Mueller is a science writer in New York.July 30, 2026, 9:45 p.m.
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