Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has ignited a firestorm by announcing a probe into Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the US government's COVID-19 response, following his invocation of the Fifth Amendment during a recent Senate hearing. The hearing, which aimed to shed light on the government's handling of the pandemic, was marked by Fauci's repeated refusal to answer questions, resulting in over 100 instances of him invoking his right to remain silent. Fauci's decision has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, with Uthmeier labeling his lack of candor "unbelievable." As the investigation unfolds, questions are being raised about the potential implications for Fauci's future and the broader implications for public health officials in the United States.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Wednesday he is launching a probe into Dr. Anthony Fauci after the longtime health official invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. “Fauci's lack of candor to Congress is unbelievable,” Uthmeier wrote on social media. “My office is launching an...