Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins

Anthony Fauci, the former top US health official, declined to answer questions during a US Senate hearing about Covid origins. He expressed concerns that Republicans might attempt to misrepresent his statements and potentially use them against him in a perjury prosecution. Fauci's decision was driven by a desire to avoid being tripped up by leading questions. His refusal to testify has sparked controversy and raised questions about the ongoing investigation into the pandemic's origins.

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