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Published July 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM ET · Updated July 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET

Fauci pleads the Fifth as Biden pardon shield shows cracks

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What we know

Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment. Legal experts suggest the Biden pardon may not provide him with complete legal protection.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

Fox News 2 hr ago
Can Fauci hide behind the Fifth? Game-changing Biden pardon may not provide complete cover, experts say
American Spectator 3 hr ago
Fauci Pleads the Fifth
Daily Caller 20 hr ago
Is Fauci Out Of Woods After Pleading Fifth?
Power Line 1 d ago
Fauci Takes the Fifth

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 11:44 AM ET
1 d ago
Power Line
Fauci Takes the Fifth
Jul 29, 3:20 PM ET
20 hr ago
Daily Caller
Is Fauci Out Of Woods After Pleading Fifth?
Jul 30, 8:06 AM ET
3 hr ago
American Spectator
Fauci Pleads the Fifth
Jul 30, 9:34 AM ET
2 hr ago
Fox News
Can Fauci hide behind the Fifth? Game-changing Biden pardon may not provide complete cover, experts say
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