Overview
- Paul, in a CBS Sunday Morning preview posted Friday, said he is thinking about a 2028 run and will decide after the 2026 midterm elections.
- He outlined a path built on pairing libertarian voters with the Chamber of Commerce–style business community to push free trade and less hawkish foreign policy.
- He has broken with President Trump on tariffs and recent strikes on Iran and he opposed DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin after a heated confirmation clash.
- He voted against a GOP tax package over deficit concerns and previously ran for president in 2016 before exiting after a weak Iowa caucus finish.
- He has not announced a campaign, and early 2028 chatter also names JD Vance and Marco Rubio, with the 2026 midterms seen as a test for a non-populist lane in the party.