In some 250 appearances before Congress during his career, Fauci invoked the Fifth over 100 times. It will be in contempt of Congress,” Paul told reporters after the hearing. And there’s still the matter of the destruction of federal records, too. PATH FORWARD FAUCI: @SenRandPaul allegations Fauci authorized or directed the destruction of federal records, a federal crime. If Fauci takes the Fifth at Senator Paul’s hearing (which he has) the committee could seek to compel Fauci's testimony.