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Fauci pleads the Fifth: Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2026

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The Issue: Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth Amendment 111 times at a hearing on COVID.

The smug Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights a shocking 111 times when called to testify before Congress about COVID, even with his laughable pardon in effect (“Dr. Fauci’s silent treatment,” July 30).

It is obvious that he is more concerned with his reputation than the truth. Sen. Rand Paul is right: He belongs behind bars.

Who gets a pardon backdated for 12 years and isn’t worried about public outrage? I guess Democrats thought they would be in the White House forever. It seems they ignore the value of public trust.

I understand how embarrassing this is for Fauci, but why write your personal comments on a government server and not think it would ever be released? I hope they do proceed with contempt charges.

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