Stephen A. Smith criticised Dr Anthony Fauci over the handling of COVID-19-related congressional scrutiny, arguing that public officials should answer questions openly before lawmakers. The comment matters because it reflects continued political and media debate over accountability for pandemic decisions and public-health messaging.

The article’s title says Smith claimed Fauci had invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Capitol Hill appearance. However, the supplied article text contains no report beyond an access-denied notice, so it does not provide the circumstances, evidence, date or broader context for that claim.