US Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt Over Covid Testimony

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A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt following his refusal to answer questions at a congressional hearing. The hearing was focused on examining Fauci's role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the contempt vote, the committee will now refer the matter for potential criminal prosecution. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has faced ongoing scrutiny over decisions made during the pandemic.

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