Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, pressing Fauci on his net worth, federal cash bonuses, and retirement payout. Hawley cited a pension payout exceeding $400,000 in its first year and contrasted Fauci’s financial standing with the pandemic’s toll, stating that over a million people died while Fauci got rich.
Fauci’s Response
Fauci declined to address the allegation, invoking his constitutional protection under the Fifth Amendment. Hawley responded by stating that silence is admission and criticized Fauci for choosing to participate in media profiles while refusing to answer lawmakers’ questions under oath.
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