Commentary: Senate Republicans try to smear Fauci over COVID, but he refuses to play their game - Los Angeles Times

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Fauci takes the Fifth 111 times – and the media still rush to defend him.

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Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times as senators confronted him with diary entries contradicting his public COVID-19 statements.

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Andy Cohen blasts GOP senators over Fauci grilling, claims they were 'berating' him over 'imaginary crimes'.

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Andy Cohen accused Senate Republicans of a "war on science" after Anthony Fauci's heated hearing where he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times.

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What Fauci Pleading the Fifth 100+ Times Tells Us About 2026 - WSJ.

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**Summary:** Senate Republicans attempt to discredit Dr. Anthony Fauci by invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a heated hearing, but he refuses to play their game. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the ongoing tension between political leaders and scientific experts in the United States, emphasizing the need for clear communication