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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Gates-Pardon Probe

7/30/2026

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Senator Rick Scott asked Dr. Anthony Fauci about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and a pardon.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer.
Senator Rick Scott asked if Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates partnered with China on gain-of-function research and queried his NIAID donations.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted his role on a Gates-funded board and declined comment on payment that might have secured influence from President Joe Biden.

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Senator Rick Scott asked Dr. Anthony Fauci about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and a pardon.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer.
Senator Rick Scott asked if Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates partnered with China on gain-of-function research and queried his NIAID donations.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted his role on a Gates-funded board and declined comment on payment that might have secured influence from President Joe Biden.