Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday, where he faced harsh criticism from Republican lawmakers.
In his opening statement, Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer questions about his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous lies he told to the American public.
Senator Joni Ernst revealed that Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment a total of 111 times during the hearing, sparking outrage among committee members.
Ohio Senator Moreno confronted Fauci, expressing his frustration and disappointment with the former director's actions, saying, "Who the f*ck do you think you were for doing that?" Moreno also criticized Fauci's colleagues for defending him, stating that the voters should "watch the clips of every one of you doting on a guy who is more interested in being a celebrity than saving American people."
Missouri Senator Hawley blasted Fauci for getting rich while Americans were dying, pointing out that his net worth is over $12 million and that he received over $1 million in cash awards during the pandemic.
Hawley also demanded legal action against Fauci, further fueling the controversy surrounding the former director's actions.
After the hearing, Fauci was overheard angrily venting to his wife about the experience, dropping an F-bomb as he complained about being shouted at.
The couple was spotted power-walking near their $2.4 million home in a tony neighborhood in Washington, DC, just hours after the contentious hearing.
