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- Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer lawmakers at a hearing, citing a pardon covering actions before January 2025.
- He refused several questions from Sen. Rand Paul and invoked the Fifth Amendment 112 times.
- NYU professor Ryan Goodman warned the plea could worsen Fauci’s legal position, trigger contempt, and lead to indictment.
- President Donald Trump said he respects the pardon as preemptive protection from politically motivated charges.
