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Senate committee recommends charges against Anthony Fauci

A U.S. Senate committee voted to initiate proceedings against Anthony Fauci, former COVID-19 advisor, accused of lying.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A U.S. Senate committee has recommended charges against 85-year-old Anthony Fauci, former White House COVID-19 advisor. This decision comes after accusations of lying made by the committee's chairman, Republican Senator Rand Paul.

The vote, which took place on August 6, marks a new phase in a case that has been ongoing for several months. Republican senators initiated this action as part of a broader investigation into the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

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