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Fauci Contempt Vote Sparks Political Firestorm | Edmonton News
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A U.S. Senate panel narrowly voted 8-7 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights and accusing Senator Rand Paul of setting a trap. Paul vowed to refer the case to the Justice Department, claiming Fauci could have told the truth without legal risk. Democratic Senator Gary Peters warned the move could erode public trust in Congress’s investigative powers. Adding intrigue, Senator Ron Johnson revealed he received Fauci’s government phone—possibly holding answers Fauci withheld. Fauci’s lawyer labeled the vote a political attack, calling it an abuse of power. The Justice Department now faces a rare decision on whether to prosecute.
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