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GOP Subcommittee to Cite Fauci Contempt After 100 Fifth Invocations

8/6/2026

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Subcommittee chaired by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) will vote Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 100 times on July 29, 2026.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will refer the contempt case to the Justice Department, bypassing a full Senate vote.
Republicans say President Joe Biden’s Jan 2025 pardon removes Fifth Amendment protection, exposing Fauci to $100-$100,000 fines and up to 12 months prison.

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Subcommittee chaired by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) will vote Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 100 times on July 29, 2026.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will refer the contempt case to the Justice Department, bypassing a full Senate vote.
Republicans say President Joe Biden’s Jan 2025 pardon removes Fifth Amendment protection, exposing Fauci to $100-$100,000 fines and up to 12 months prison.