Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins

Core point

During a US Senate hearing, Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, fearing prosecution for perjury. He has previously testified about Covid-19 at several congressional hearings. Fauci described the allegations against him as preposterous and stated that he felt targeted by Republican lawmakers. His refusal to answer questions led to discussions about holding him in contempt of Congress.