Dr. Anthony Fauci, former chief medical advisor to the President, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a recent congressional hearing. The hearing focused on investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. By repeatedly pleading the Fifth, Fauci avoided answering questions posed by lawmakers regarding his role in the government's pandemic response and research funding. This tactic has drawn criticism from Republicans who accuse him of attempting to conceal information about potential U.S. involvement in gain-of-function research. Democrats defended Fauci, suggesting the Fifth Amendment invocations were a response to politically motivated attacks. The hearing underscores the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding the pandemic’s beginnings and the scientific community's involvement. The repeated use of the Fifth Amendment hinders a full accounting of events.