President Trump says two developments over the past 24 hours prove why accountability and national security remain at the center of his agenda. First, Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before Congress in a highly anticipated public hearing that quickly turned confrontational. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly while facing questions about his presidential pardon, his private journals, and his handling of the COVID pandemic. Senators sharply criticized his refusal to answer, with several arguing that the American people deserve transparency after years of lockdowns, mandates, and conflicting public health guidance.
The hearing grew even more intense as lawmakers accused Fauci of using federal employees and government resources to help secure grants that generated millions of dollars while he served in public office. Senator Rand Paul announced he is moving forward with a referral to the Department of Justice and plans to pursue contempt proceedings, arguing that Fauci should not be able to avoid answering questions after receiving immunity. The hearing marked one of Fauci's toughest appearances before Congress and is expected to fuel further investigations.
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