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Dr. Fauci’s Fifth Amendment antics in front of Congress—refusing to answer even basic questions like the day or color of his tie—sparked legal debate. Alan Dershowitz clarified that invoking the Fifth must be consistent, and while Biden’s pardon shields past government actions, it doesn’t cover future misconduct. Congress could grant immunity to force answers, but lawmakers may prefer the option to potentially incriminate him. Dershowitz warned that contempt proceedings could be a drawn-out legal battle Fauci might win, underscoring that the Fifth Amendment protects everyone—even the guilty.

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