Source: Fox News
Summary
A Senate hearing with Anthony Fauci got off to a rocky start when Sen. Rand Paul ordered one of Fauci’s lawyers removed after he repeatedly refused to stop disrupting the proceedings. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to respond to questions from Paul. The lawyer, David Schertler, attempted to speak without being recognized, prompting Paul to warn him to behave or be removed. Despite warnings, Schertler continued speaking, leading to his removal from the room.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sen. Rand Paul and Anthony Fauci’s lawyer, David Schertler, engaged in a back-and-forth, with Paul warning Schertler to behave or be removed. Schertler continued speaking, leading to his removal from the room. The hearing was marked by tension and disruption. The Fifth Amendment was invoked. The scene unfolded like a familiar script.
One observation: the lawyer’s removal was met with applause from the gallery, highlighting the performative nature of the hearing.
Author: Evan Null
