Rand Paul to Refer Fauci to DOJ for Contempt After Panel Vote

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will refer Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice for contempt of Congress after a committee vote slated for Thursday morning.

Rand Paul to Refer Fauci to DOJ for Contempt After Panel Vote

TL;DR

  • Sen. Rand Paul will refer Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice for contempt of Congress.
  • This move comes after a committee vote scheduled for Thursday morning.
  • The referral bypasses a vote of the full Senate regarding Fauci's invocation of his constitutional right against self-incrimination.
  • Paul asserts that the Senate president's certification of a contempt resolution is not necessary for him to request a DOJ investigation into Fauci.