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United StatesSenate Committee Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress
A Senate committee has voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions during a hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic response, citing his invocation of the Fifth Amendment.
Why this is news
⚡ Counters the mainstream narrative — Mainstream news reports on the Senate Committee's vote to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt, but it largely omits the widespread social signal that criticizes this action as hypocritical, citing specific instances of other politicians (like Jim Jordan) who have not been held in contempt for similar or worse actions.
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Senate Committee Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress
First report 23h agoLast update 21h agoCritics argue that Republicans are hypocritical for pursuing contempt charges against Fauci while figures like Jim Jordan have ignored subpoenas without consequence.
Many believe Fauci is in contempt for refusing to answer questions and should face consequences, with some comparing his actions to those of Jim Jordan.
Some defend Fauci's actions, stating that pleading the Fifth Amendment is a constitutional right and that he saved lives during the pandemic.
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