The unnamed assistant had previously pleaded the Fifth Amendment to avoid questions regarding allegations that she destroyed government records on behalf of Fauci. Republicans, led by Chairman Rand Paul, argued the aide was a fact witness who acted on orders from Fauci to make emails disappear. Democrats claimed they received insufficient notice of the resolution and required more discussion. Under federal law, destroying or concealing government records is a crime punishable by up to 3 years in prison. Fauci himself invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 110 times during his July testimony before the same committee.
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Senate Democrats Block Immunity for Fauci Aide in 8-7 Vote
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Republican efforts to force testimony from a former employee of Anthony Fauci failed after the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted against granting the witness legal protections. The resolution to provide immunity in exchange for testimony failed 8-7 along party lines, falling short of the two-thirds majority required for passage. Only one Democrat, Senator Hassan, attended the meeting in person, while six other Democratic committee members voted no by proxy. All eight Republicans were present for the vote.
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