He is a comedian and the host of HBO's "Real Time."

What accusation did Maher make against Fauci?

Maher accused Fauci of telling actual lies about the virus origins.

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Bill Maher breaks with the left to hammer Anthony Fauci after explosive Senate hearing

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Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher railed against former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci just days after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a Senate hearing over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.During Friday’s episode of HBO’s "Real Time," Maher called out Fauci for telling "actual lies" about the origins of the virus responsible for over seven million confirmed deaths worldwide following Fauci’s Senate hearing on Wednesday."He was caught in actual lies," Maher said, adding, "The big issue to me is the origin of this, which is very important.

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Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time," criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci after a Senate hearing. Maher said Fauci told "actual lies" about the origins of the COVID-19 virus. Fauci had invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during the hearing. Maher made these comments on Friday's show, days after the Wednesday hearing.

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The exchange highlights ongoing public debate about trust in health officials and the handling of the pandemic. It shows how media figures can influence perceptions of government accountability.

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Who is Bill Maher?: He is a comedian and the host of HBO's "Real Time."
What did Fauci do during the Senate hearing?: He invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times.
What accusation did Maher make against Fauci?: Maher accused Fauci of telling actual lies about the virus origins.

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