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Show spotlights Laura Ingraham’s reaction to Fauci hearing

Published 31 July 2026

A television comedy program has drawn widespread online attention for a segment juxtaposing Fox News host Laura Ingraham's own commentary against her visible reactions during a congressional hearing featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci. The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after receiving a subpoena.

During the hearing, Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination repeatedly in response to lawmakers' questions. The session focused on his actions and public statements during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some Republican lawmakers criticizing his leadership and raising questions about transparency and his personal records. Ingraham, a vocal critic of Fauci, was seated directly behind him in the hearing room.

The program's segment, which circulated widely on social media, featured footage of Ingraham rolling her eyes, shaking her head, and making other expressive faces during the testimony. This footage was edited together with audio clips of Ingraham herself criticizing others for similar behavior on camera. In the...

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