Today, Dr. Fauci rightly took the Fifth because, going up against a bunch of know-it-all morons, he had nothing to gain by trying to defend himself. Related: Dr. Fauci Calls Out Homophobic Lawmakers: 'The Antigay Attitude of People Is as Bad' As He's Ever SeenThe hearing wasn't oversight. I've spoken with Dr. Fauci many times over the years about COVID, his work on HIV and AIDS, PEPFAR, and his life. I got to know Dr. Fauci, a little bit, anyway, through all of our conversations, and what struck me wasn't the fame. Hawley's treatment of Dr. Fauci bordered on the hysterical and was an abomination.