Published July 29, 2026 at 8:54 AM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Fauci's Fifth Amendment silence draws Senate contempt push
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Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing on COVID-19. Senator Josh Hawley pressed Fauci on his refusal to testify. Some senators are now pursuing contempt proceedings against Fauci.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 11 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 8 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
