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Sen. Rand Paul says there's a "very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after contentious hearing

Name: Sen. Rand Paul says there's a "very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after contentious hearing
Uploaded: 2026-07-29T17:00:00-0400
Duration: 17 min 37 s
Description: Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, angering Republican lawmakers. GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who led the hearing, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, angering Republican lawmakers. GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who led the hearing, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.