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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Fauci Faces Possible Contempt Vote After Senate Hearing
Caption: Fauci Faces Possible Contempt Vote After Senate Hearing. Former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci could face a contempt of Congress vote after repeatedly refusing to answer questions during a U.S. Senate hearing on the Covid-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times, saying he acted on the advice of his lawyers. Senator Rand Paul said his committee will vote next week on whether to hold Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress. Paul has long alleged Fauci tried to conceal the origins of Covid-19 and supported research at a laboratory in Wuhan, China, claims Fauci has consistently denied. Even if the committee approves the measure, it would still require Senate approval before being referred for possible prosecution. Former President Joe Biden issued Fauci a pre-emptive federal pardon covering actions between 2014 and 2025, though Republicans argue it may not apply to his dealings with Congress. Democrats defended Fauci during the hearing, accusing Republicans of using the investigation for political purposes. President Donald Trump also criticised Fauci, repeating his claim that Covid-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan while the World Health Organization says the available evidence remains inconclusive. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Anthony Fauci,Rand Paul,Donald Trump,Joe Biden,U.S. Senate,Covid-19,Wuhan,Congress,Fifth Amendment,World Health Organization,United States,pandemic,coronavirus
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