AdvertisementWorldNorth AmericaCoronavirus pandemic Five takeaways from the torrid COVID showdown where Fauci refused to say anything Lauran Neergaard and Ali Swenson Updated July 30, 2026 — 1:35pm ,first published 10:15am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Rand Paul’s obsession with Fauci The man leading the pursuit of Fauci is the chairman of the government oversight committee, Republican senator Rand Paul. Related Article UpdatedCoronavirus pandemic Fauci faces contempt finding after pleading Fifth Amendment on COVID-19 origins In his opening statement, Fauci said Paul has an “obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution”. Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, during the Fauci hearing. AdvertisementContempt finding against Fauci The committee chairman said senators would decide whether to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer questions.