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Sen. Bernie Moreno drops F-bomb at Fauci over COVID-19 guidelines

Moreno challenged Fauci over pandemic guidance and demanded an apology during a congressional hearing.

Sen. Bernie Moreno drops F-bomb at Fauci over COVID-19 guidelines
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Sen. Bernie Moreno sharply criticized Anthony Fauci during a congressional hearing on the COVID-19 response, while Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. The exchange drew praise from conservative commentators and Trump administration officials.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Anthony Fauci, Former government COVID-19 spokesperson questioned at the hearing; Joe Concha, Fox News contributor who called for Fauci to go to jail; Stephen Cheung, White House communications director who praised Moreno's questioning

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Bernie Moreno Uses Profanity During Fauci Senate Hearing

Outlets agree Moreno used profanity while challenging Fauci at a Senate hearing over pandemic-era policies; coverage also reports Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment when questioned. Center outlets describe Moreno defending his remarks and note criticism of him for not commenting on allegations against his son-in-law. Right-leaning outlets generally frame his challenge as accountability over pandemic policies, often spotlighting his profanity and Fauci's Fifth Amendment responses.

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