Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By BBC News
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In brief
Former NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci faces potential contempt of Congress charges after declining to provide testimony regarding his responses to Covid-19 pandemic inquiries during a legislative hearing. Senator Rand Paul has raised concerns about possible prosecutorial action, citing Fauci's refusal to answer specific questions about the government's pandemic response policies and decision-making processes during critical phases of the health crisis.
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Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress
Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."
