Dr. Anthony Fauci has been blindsided by a political storm he never anticipated. The GOP-led Senate committee has voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress, a move that’s far from a symbolic gesture. This is a formal criminal referral that’s heading straight to Trump’s Department of Justice. And if you think that's all, buckle up—Fauci's troubles are just beginning.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci has been held in contempt of Congress by a GOP-led Senate committee.
- Senator Rand Paul highlighted Fauci's refusal to answer questions as a clear obstruction of justice.
- Fauci now faces investigations from multiple state attorneys general, beyond federal scrutiny.
As you may recall, last week Dr. Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Rand Paul, where he faced intense questioning. Fauci opted to plead the Fifth 111 times when asked about his handling of the pandemic, gain-of-function research, and the virus's origins, stonewalling with "On the advice of counsel, I plead the Fifth" [video insert]. Senator Paul reminded him that a presidential pardon negates the Fifth Amendment, as the pardon protects against self-incrimination, making Fauci's stance a clear obstruction of a congressional investigation.
This obstruction was cemented when the committee voted 8 to 5 along party lines to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress. Every Republican voted in favor; every Democrat opposed. This vote formally declares Fauci obstructed a lawful investigation and refers him to the Department of Justice for potential prosecution. Let’s not forget, Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro faced prison for similar charges. The DOJ’s Todd Blanche, known for his assertive prosecutions, will now decide Fauci’s fate. However, the contempt charge might be just the beginning of Fauci’s woes .
In a dramatic twist, Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, has obtained Fauci's government cellphone records from Bobby Kennedy's Health and Human Services Department. Johnson aims to uncover truths Fauci refused to disclose during hearings, suggesting Fauci's own communications could unravel his narrative. Coupled with Fauci's personal diary, published by Senator Paul, these documents may expose contradictions between his private thoughts and public statements. For instance, Fauci’s diary entry from January 26th explicitly states the Chinese wet market wasn’t the virus source, contradicting his public claims. Such revelations could finally unveil the truth behind Fauci's pandemic-era actions.
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Yet, Fauci's challenges aren't confined to federal issues. Presidential pardons might shield him from federal prosecution, but state prosecutions are another beast entirely. Fauci is now a target in multiple states. Florida Attorney General James Oothmyer issued a subpoena, demanding Fauci’s records on vaccine safety and efficacy, while accusing him of profiting from his pandemic-era fame. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, alongside Missouri, has already deposed Fauci, exposing contradictions between his testimony and newly discovered records. Alabama and West Virginia have joined the fray, forming a coalition of at least four states investigating potential fraud, obstruction, or perjury.
Behind these active states is a formidable alliance of 17 Republican attorneys general, prepared to hold Fauci accountable in courts beyond the reach of a federal pardon. More states are expected to join, signaling that the net is closing in on Fauci from all sides. After years of evasion and hiding behind "the science," Fauci may finally face accountability. His own words, once a testament to his global fame, could now be the very thing that leads to his downfall.
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