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Fauci's contempt of Congress is challengeable, but not his contempt for the public
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Senate voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination during congressional testimony. President Biden subsequently issued a pardon for Fauci. Legal experts disagree on whether the pardon covers contempt of Congress charges or only underlying criminal charges.
