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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — PoliticsJuly 30, 2026Florida

Florida Attorney General Launches Investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated an investigation into former White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci following his refusal to answer questions during a U.S. Senate hearing. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times during the proceedings.

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Why It Matters

The investigation marks a formal state-level inquiry into the actions of a former federal official regarding pandemic-era policies, potentially impacting future state-federal legal interactions.

Key Facts

  • Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci.
  • Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing.
  • The hearing focused on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Senator Ashley Moody questioned Fauci regarding his past criticisms of Governor Ron DeSantis's pandemic policies.
  • Senator Rick Scott questioned Fauci regarding the potential use of private email accounts to avoid public records requests.
  • John Hanley noted that witnesses invoking the Fifth Amendment must be consistent to avoid legal risks like perjury.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida whose pandemic policies were discussed.”personAnthony Fauci“Former White House chief medical adviser who invoked the Fifth Amendment.”organizationSenate Homeland Security Committee“The committee that held the hearing.”personRick Scott“Florida Senator who questioned Fauci during the hearing.”personJohn Hanley“Political science lecturer at the University of Central Florida.”personJames Uthmeier“Florida Attorney General who announced the investigation.”personAshley Moody“Florida Senator who questioned Fauci during the hearing.”organizationUniversity of Central Florida“Academic institution where John Hanley is a lecturer.”