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For Fauci’s testimony, keep these questions in mind
Anthony Fauci will appear before a Senate committee this morning to answer questions, again, about the Covid pandemic. The nation’s former top infectious disease expert was subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who has previously clashed with Fauci in hearings and repeatedly called for his imprisonment.
In anticipation of such political ire, former President Biden preemptively pardoned Fauci before leaving office. But both Paul and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have suggested that today’s testimony could create new opportunities for criminal charges. Some questions on our minds here at STAT: How cautious will Fauci be answering Paul’s questions? Will his temper trip him up? And how will Democrats position themselves here? Read more from a great team of STAT reporters on what to expect.
