Paul’s Contempt Move on Fauci | US News

Senator Rand Paul is pushing a risky legal maneuver to bypass the Senate and send a contempt resolution against Dr. Fauci directly to the Justice Department, hoping to sidestep the likely failure of a 60-vote Senate vote. Critics, including former Trump officials, warn this shortcut could invalidate any prosecution, as courts might dismiss charges without full Senate backing. Fauci’s legal team argues his Fifth Amendment testimony was defensive, not evasive — and that the hearing was designed to trap him. While VP JD Vance supports holding Fauci accountable, he hasn’t committed to certifying Paul’s referral. Former President Trump remains undecided on pursuing charges. Legal experts say Paul’s strategy could backfire, turning a political move into a legally shaky one — with Fauci’s fate still hanging in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad996c30b68fe52e