Fauci Faces Possible Contempt of Congress

Lawmakers were left with more questions than answers after Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before Congress on July 29.
The former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases was subpoenaed to testify on his conduct and decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, refusing to answer even basic questions.
“What color tie are you wearing,” Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) asked.
“On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution,” Fauci replied.
The doctor gave the same answer, verbatim, when senators asked if he used his office to enrich himself, ordered employees to destroy federal records, or lied to the public…. 

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