The Fifth Amendment & Congress: 19 Notorious Scandals & Blockbuster Hearings (Part 1 of 2)

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The Fifth Amendment. You've heard it invoked many times during Congressional hearings. Like July 29th, 2026: "Well, nothing says honesty like taking the fifth, huh, doc? Let's try something. What day of the week is it today?" "On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution." "What color tie are you wearing?" " On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution." "What color is the carpet in front of you?" "On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution." That was Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley – questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci … A hearing investigating Dr. Fauci's role in the COVID-19 pandemic… In a three-hour hearing, Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. And he joined a long list of famous and celebrity witnesses claiming Fift