"Dr. Fauci pleaded the Fifth during his opening statement and says he will decline to answer questions before Congress today. I was categorically wrong."
The dismissal of the lawsuit coincides with President Joe Biden announcing he will no longer seek re-election for the Democratic Party nomination for President in the 2024 election.
Many in the news media marveled at the news Sunday afternoon, expressing surprise over the announcement. Other took a victory lap, claiming they had predicted the outcome.
"Dr. Fauci pleaded the Fifth during his opening statement and says he will decline to answer questions before Congress today. I was categorically wrong."