Fauci pleads the Fifth: Letters to the Editor July 31, 2026

The smug Dr.Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights a shocking 111 times when called to testify before Congress about COVID, even with his laughable pardon in effect (“Dr.

Fauci’s silent treatment,” July 30).It is obvious that he is more concerned with his reputation than the truth.Sen.

Rand Paul is right: He belongs behind bars.Bo MaddenJupiter, Fla.Who gets a pardon backdated for 12 years and isn’t worried about public outrage? I guess Democrats thought they would be in the White House forever.It seems they ignore the value of public trust.I understand how embarrassing this is for Fauci, but why write your personal comments on a government server and not think it would ever be released? I hope they do proceed with contempt charges.Greg RaleighWashington, DCThis hearing, reminiscent of the McCarthy era, was no more than a continuation of Sen.

Rand Paul’s campaign against Fauci.Taking the Fifth was the smart thing to do because one way or another, Paul is going to continue his vendetta.Lou MaioneManhattanFauci’s choice to plead the Fifth 111 times was reprehensible but predictable.

His silence gave credence to the overall fraudulent and devious tactics he imposed on the American people during the pandemic.Children being deprived of an educational setting made worse by mandatory mask-wearing and people being fired for noncompliance with the vaccine mandate are just some of the harms inflicted upon Americans.Fauci’s legacy will be of a vile mad scientist who was consumed with self-adulation and profited off of to the detriment of millions.Denis DavidEast RockawayRepublicans and right-wing media outlets are denouncing Fauci for taking the Fifth over 100 times before a Senate investigative panel.Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.

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