Turns Out Fauci May Not Be Able To Slither Away From Justice After All

Another strategy involves Congress. The pre-emptive pardon complicates Fauci’s scheduled testimony later this month. Because Fauci has been pre-emptively pardoned against past and future criminal charges related to his NIH work, Fauci has no plausible claim to the 5th Amendment, the right against self-incrimination.

If Fauci tried to take the Fifth at Senator Paul’s hearing, the committee could go to a judge to compel his testimony. A finding of contempt could follow.

Finally, one of Fauci’s closest associates has been criminally charged. With pressure and the right incentives he might be flipped and become a cooperating witness.