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Fauci Declines to Answer Questions During Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins

During a Senate hearing on July 29, 2026, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions about COVID-19's origins. Republican senators, such as Rand Paul, accused him of covering up relevant information.

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During a Senate hearing on July 29, 2026, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions about COVID-19's origins. Republican senators, such as Rand Paul, accused him of covering up relevant information.

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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in heated COVID-19 Senate hearing

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Fauci Declines to Answer Questions During Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins