Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes the former infectious disease official could be prosecuted for not answering questions.
In an interview later Wednesday on CBS News’ “The Takeout with Major Garrett,” Paul argued Fauci’s lack of answers could lead to federal criminal charges for contempt of Congress or obstructing a congressional proceeding.
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