Was NIH Funding Gain of Function? LGBTQ Protests Against NIH in the 1980's

Rand Paul recently brought up gain of function research done by Fauci and the NIH that is likely responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. This is based on reports released recently. People also forget about how the LGBTQ community protested and stormed the NIH in the 80's because they were blocking access to unprofitable drugs that could help people.

Congressional Hearings:
https://youtu.be/0D41daBBotc

Protestors storm the NIH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN_7fZpJxuo