Source: Fox News
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s attorney rejected a request for Fauci to testify before a second Senate panel, citing concerns of “impermissibly harass[ing] or degrad[ing] Dr. Fauci for political purposes.” This comes after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right over 100 times during a July hearing. Sen. Ron Johnson, chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, had requested Fauci’s testimony as part of his investigation into the government’s COVID-19 response. Fauci’s refusal has led to a contempt of Congress vote and a potential subpoena.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Dr. Fauci’s attorney argues that testifying again would be “impermissibly harass[ing] or degrad[ing] Dr. Fauci for political purposes.” Sen. Ron Johnson’s investigation into the government’s COVID-19 response continues. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right over 100 times during a July hearing. A contempt of Congress vote and potential subpoena loom. The process has become a familiar dance between Fauci, Johnson, and the Senate.
Author: Evan Null
