Fauci pleads the Fifth to COVID questions by US Sen. Rand Paul at intense hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, citing concerns that his testimony could lead to criminal charges. Fauci accused Paul of seeking to prosecute him, while Paul argued that a pardon does not erase past actions or statements and announced plans to hold a vote on contempt charges.