Published July 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Rand Paul has Fauci's lawyer removed as gallery erupts in applause
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Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, citing Senator Rand Paul's conduct as the reason. Paul had Fauci's lawyer removed from the hearing after repeated interruptions, which drew applause from the gallery.
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