Ex-Trump adviser invokes fifth amendment and declines to testify in Senate COVID-19 hearing

A former top health adviser to President Trump, who played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic, has refused to answer questions at a Senate hearing, invoking the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination. This move has sparked debates about transparency and accountability in government responses to the crisis. It's significant because it highlights ongoing tensions between political branches and the challenges in obtaining full, honest accounts of decision-making during a public health emergency. The refusal to testify may further fuel partisan disputes over how the pandemic was managed.