5 takeaways on Fauci’s hostile Senate hearing, GOP contempt threats

Summary

Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci’s Senate hearing Wednesday ended up being an hours-long opportunity for Republicans to vent criticisms, arguments and theories on the COVID-19 response as the veteran government scientist adamantly refused to answer any questions.  Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40 years,…