Fauci's Fifth Amendment invocations highlight constitutional right

In a charged Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the top Covid advisor in the US, often referred to the Fifth Amendment. This amendment, which safeguards people from being forced to incriminate themselves, has gained notable political weight in the country. Fauci was called to testify under oath by Kentucky's Republican Senator Rand Paul, with whom he has had a fraught relationship. The phrase 'pleading the Fifth' is now commonly understood as a way to evade tough questions. Similar notable examples include Donald Trump's testimony in a New York civil case in 2022 and the hearings led by Senator Joe McCarthy against communism in the 1950s. This concept isn't just relevant to the US.