Fauci fallout grows after Fifth Amendment showdown, political potty mouths on the rise

July 31, 2026 | 7:55am

The fallout from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s explosive Senate hearing is intensifying after the former NIH director was overheard venting about the proceedings while Republicans press ahead with contempt efforts. Also, a new study finds American presidents are using profanity more than ever before, with President Trump and former President Biden accounting for most of the documented cases over the past century. Researchers say the trend may reflect a broader shift in modern political communication.