Fmr. Federal Prosecutor and Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey breaks down the legal trap:
Biden's pardon covers Fauci's entire tenure, meaning he has no valid Fifth Amendment protection for that period, because the amendment only applies when truthful answers could incriminate you.
A pardon removes that possibility entirely...
The MOMENT Fauci delivered his opening statement attacking Rand Paul, Fahey argues he waived whatever privilege might have remained.
What comes next: DOJ referral, potential contempt charges carrying up to 12 months, or Congress granting statutory immunity covering state prosecutions and forcing grand jury testimony with no Fifth Amendment shield remaining.
The road is not over for Fauci, it's just moving to a different courtroom.
Appreciate your legal insight, @JonForFairfax
