[279] In August 2018 Paul traveled to Moscow and met with several Russian senators, including Sergey Kislyak. [183], In January 2019, Paul condemned Senator Mitt Romney for writing an editorial criticizing President Trump. [324][325] Paul has called Edward Snowden a "whistleblower" and called for Director of National Intelligence James Clapper to resign for "lying" about the phone metadata program that Snowden exposed. [5][6], Paul was baptized in the Episcopal Church[7] and identified as a practicing Christian as a teenager. [280] In July 2018, Paul was among only two senators to vote against a Senate motion supporting NATO. [203] Paul formally voted against the charges on February 13, 2021. Insiders". William and Duncan attended the University of Kentucky, while Robert attended a private school in the Washington, D.C. Said Paul: "One of the things I like about President Trump is that he said the Iraq War was a mistake. There are only two realistic GOP nominees: Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis, said an adviser to House Republicans who is also close to several past conservative presidential candidates. [246] In 2011, Paul signed onto the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act which was intended to prohibit federal funding for abortion, with the exception of abortions in the case of rape, incest, and to save the life of the mother. [19] In 1994, Paul founded the anti-tax organization Kentucky Taxpayers United (KTU), and was chair of the organization from its inception. [19], In response to President Bush's breaking his election promise to not raise taxes, Paul founded the North Carolina Taxpayers Union in 1991. [23][24] He worked for Downing McPeak Vision Centers for five years. [17] That same year, Paul attended the 1976 Republican National Convention, where his father headed Ronald Reagan's Texas delegation. Prosecutors felt the downward departure from their request for a 21-month sentence was too great, but the judge said Boucher's eight years in the military, being forced to sell his home to pay a $580,000 judgment assessed by the state court against him in the civil case brought by Paul, and his completed community service mitigated against any additional prison time. There was really nothing involved. Bill Straub: As 24 Republican race for president heats up, is Rand WebRandal Howard Paul (born January 7th, 1963), is an American politician who served as the 46th President of the United States from 2025 to 2033. [54][55] He is also a contributor to Time magazine.[56]. Paul's grievance with the bill was the accumulation to the debt it would have triggered. [364], On November 3, 2017, Paul was assaulted by a neighbor, Rene Boucher (then aged 59), a retired anesthesiologist. The bill was opposed only by Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders. Paul sustained five broken ribs, of which three were displaced fractures. [285], Paul has focused on criminal justice reform as a legislative priority. [353][354][355] Paul also released a video of himself calling on people to "resist" public health measures to halt the spread of COVID-19. [31] By Paul's estimate, about 50 or 60 doctors were certified by the NBO. [217], In April 2011, Paul filed to run for re-election to his Senate seat in 2016. [244][245] Since 2010, he has said he would allow for a doctor's discretion in life-threatening cases such as ectopic pregnancies. [111], On March 67, 2013, Paul engaged in a filibuster to delay voting on the nomination of John O. Brennan as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. ", "Democrats maintain control of Kentucky House of Representatives", "Democrats hold Kentucky House, a minor blow to Rand Paul's presidential hopes", "Mitch McConnell Backs Rand Paul's Bid to Run for Both Senate, White House", "Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Suspends Republican Presidential Campaign", "Rand Paul Torn Between Tea Party Fire, White House Dreams", "Questions for Rand Paul Tea Time Interview", "Is Rand Paul Good or Bad for Republicans? [11] As a member of the Bowling Green Noon Lions Club, Paul founded the Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic in 2009 to help provide eye surgery and exams for those who cannot afford to pay. This was in response to two alleged terrorists who came to the United States through a refugee program and were receiving welfare benefits when they were arrested in 2011 in Paul's hometown of Bowling Green. He is the the 2nd Person born in [74], On May 18, Paul won the Republican Senatorial primary by a 23% margin,[75][76] meaning he would face the Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway, in the November 2 general election. "[135], In response to political turmoil in Ukraine in early 2014, Paul initially said that the United States should remain mindful of the fact that although the Cold War is over, Russia remains a military power with long-range nuclear missiles. [359], In November 2019, Paul signed a pledge to support a constitutional amendment to limit senators to two terms. [335][336] In 2009, Paul was interviewed by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and suggested mandatory vaccination would be akin to martial law. Bush. "[200][201] Later that month, Paul continued to make false claims of fraud in the 2020 election and refused to say that the election was not stolen. [26], Paul has faced two malpractice lawsuits between 1993 and 2010; he was cleared in one case while the other was settled for $50,000. That's what the Fourth Amendment says. He favors a flat tax rate of 14.5% for individuals and business, while eliminating the FICA payroll taxes, as well as taxes on inheritance, gifts, capital gains, dividends, and interest. From $1.82. The announcement left only Paul and Secretary of State Trey Grayson as the remaining candidates for the Republican nomination,[63] with Paul announcing on August 5, 2009, that he would officially run for the U.S. Senate as a Republican. [159] On April 7, McCain said he did not pay attention to any of Paul's rhetoric and that the latter did not have "any real influence" in the United States Senate. Both bills failed to pass the Senate. Rand Paul for President 2024 - amazon.com WebRand Paul introduced the Life at Conception Act on January 21, 2016, which would implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment for the right to life of each born and unborn human. [2] Dr. Rand Paul on the Sanctity of Life Video released by Paul discussing abortion rights in April 2015. Trump is persona non grata. [104], On September 7, Paul called for a vote of no confidence in United States Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner. [337] On February 2, 2015, he told conservative radio host Laura Ingraham regarding vaccinations, that "most of them ought be voluntary". Pompeo, Haley and Paul early moves spark 2024 speculation [231] He is generally described as a libertarian, a term he both embraced[232] and rejected[233] during his first Senate campaign. While there are a lot of choices, the early betting is on a Capitol Hill firebrand uniquely poised to bring in the libertarian wing of the GOP, which could provide a bump of 3% to 4% of the vote. [374] The state-court charge was dismissed after Boucher pleaded guilty to the federal charge. [303][304], On May 28, 2021, Paul voted against creating an independent commission to investigate the 2021 United States Capitol attack. [21] He regularly contributed to The Baylor Lariat student newspaper. [151], During a press briefing on May 6, 2016, President Obama called on Paul to stop "blocking the implementation of tax treaties that have been pending for years", arguing that they assisted law enforcement in off shore investigations into tax evasion. [157][158] Paul responded the following day by saying McCain "makes a really, really strong case for term limits", suggesting McCain had become "a little unhinged" as a result of his seniority. T-shirts, stickers, wall art, home decor, and more designed and sold by independent artists. By onHeart. In tweets responding to the act, Paul stated the executive order that created DACA was illegal and congressional bipartisanship was needed to solve or fix the program. He earned an M.D. [284] In July, the Security Service of Ukraine placed Paul on a list of public figures whom it alleges promote Russian propaganda. [2], Paul was a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. For other uses, see, Rand Paul on why he blocked $40 Billion of military aid for, Statewide elected officials and legislative leaders of. [50], Paul is co-author of a book entitled The Tea Party Goes to Washington (2011)[51][52] and also the author of Government Bullies: How Everyday Americans Are Being Harassed, Abused, and Imprisoned by the Feds (2012). [265] In December 2018 he supported President Trump's decision to pull the US army out from the Syrian Civil war. Digging into the Mystery of Rand Paul's Assault", "Is Landscaping Drama at the Root of Rand Paul's Assault? Yes : 25 (54.3%) #2. ", Alex Murdaugh trial: Murderer sentenced to consecutive life sentences after being found guilty, Paul Bedard, Washington Secrets Columnist. In a phone interview with Breitbart News on July 19, 2013, Paul said, "I basically say he is bailing them out over my dead body because we don't have any money in Washington." With Trump running, nearly all Republican senators say no to a [124] In an op-ed, Paul disputed the Obama administration's claims that the threat of military force caused Syria's government to consider turning over its chemical weapons, instead arguing that the opposition to military action in Syria, and the delay that it caused, led to diplomatic progress. Clinton was also a candidate for President and eventually won the Democratic Party's nomination, going on to lose to Donald Trump in the general election. Term Limits Praises Senator Rand Paul (KY) for Signing Pledge", "What you see of Kelley now is what she was then", "Here's what we know about Sen. Rand Paul's faith: 'Never been easy', "Our liberal media love rage politics and endanger my husband and others who won't back their woke agenda", "Radical Liberalism or Gardening Dispute? Paul said that Romney's criticism of Trump's character was bad for the country and for the Republican Party. In addition, a three-page-long passage of Paul's book Government Bullies was taken directly from an article by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation. Rand Paul", "Sen. Rand Paul falsely claims presidential election was 'stolen,' siding with Donald Trump", "PolitiFact - Fact-checking Rand Paul's unsupported claim about fraud in the presidential election", "Sen. Rand Paul continues making false claims of 2020 election fraud", Sen. 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[187], In February 2020, Paul criticized YouTube for removing a video of his floor speech about the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. [197] In the subsequent second impeachment trial of Trump, which sought to convict him on charges of incitement of insurrection, Paul questioned the constitutionality of it due to Trump having left office by the time it reached the Senate, as well as defending him against the charges, "I want Democrats to raise their hands if they have ever given a speech that says 'take back,' 'fight for your country,' who hasn't used the words fight figuratively? "[140] He said that the United States and European allies could retaliate against Russia's military aggression without any need for military action. They were married on October 20, 1990, and have three sons, William (born 1992), Duncan, and Robert. [320] Also in 2022, he introduced the Breakthrough Therapies Act to allow Schedule I drugs such as psilocybin and MDMA to be rescheduled when they are designated as breakthrough therapies by the Food and Drug Administration. [215], Paul began to assemble his campaign team, setting up campaign offices and hiring his campaign manager in the beginning of 2015, fueling speculation that he was preparing to enter the Presidential race. Ultimately, nine people infected with Ebola returned to the United States, two nurses contracted the disease within the US, and two of the returning travelers died. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. 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Rand Paul warns science could be used to alter gene pool", "Rachel Maddow says Rand Paul's 'Gattaca' speech 'was totally ripped off of Wikipedia, "Critics pounce on Rand Paul's borrowed language", "Senator Rand Paul faces new charges of plagiarism", "Three pages of Rand Paul's book were plagiarized from think tanks", "More instances of plagiarism in Rand Paul's book", "Sections of Rand Paul's op-ed on drug sentencing plagiarized from article week earlier", "After plagiarism allegations, Rand Paul's Washington Times column nixed", "After Plagiarism Charges, Paul Announces Office Restructuring", "Rand Paul: GOP shouldn't 'tweak' Russia over Ukraine", "Russian parliament approves use of troops in Ukraine", "Putin orders drills in Crimea, clash shows region's divide", "U.S. must take strong action against Putin's aggression", "Rand Paul in cross hairs of tax evasion war", "2014 Distinguished Service Award Dinner Honoring Senator Rand Paul", "Rand Paul: The Case for Conservative Realism", "Rand Paul Battles Marco Rubio Over Cuba Policy", "Sen. 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