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Does Sen. Paul have the votes to hold Fauci in contempt? Sen. Blackburn says yes

Paul led the hearing examining the federal government’s pandemic response and research funding.

Does Sen. Paul have the votes to hold Fauci in contempt? Sen. Blackburn says yes
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Sen. Rand Paul led a congressional hearing where Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the committee has votes to consider holding him in contempt. Blackburn defended continued pandemic oversight and criticized past public-health guidance.

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Senator who led the hearing and whose committee is expected to consider contempt proceedings against Fauci

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Senator advocating continued pandemic oversight and predicting support for a contempt proceeding

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Rand Paul Seeks Contempt Vote After Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing led by Rand Paul, who said he would seek a committee contempt vote. Center outlets place Paul's contempt effort amid the hearing's partisan and legal disputes, with some reports questioning its purpose and others detailing Fauci's strategy and responses. Right-leaning outlets more often cast Paul's push as accountability for Fauci's refusal to answer, though some also note legal questions or obstacles.

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