Episode
Fauci Pleads the Fifth
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- CNN Inside Politics
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- Jul 29, 2026
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- 2613
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Summary
The ghosts of Covid past reignite an old feud on Capitol Hill. Today, Republican Senator Rand Paul was looking for a fight. But Dr. Anthony Fauci, compelled by a subpoena to testify about the nation's Covid response, did not give him one. Instead, his response, repeated over 100 times, was, "Under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution to refrain from answering your questions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices