Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has not yet endorsed former President Donald Trump, citing concerns over Trump's previous debt accumulation during his administration, which added $8 trillion to the national debt. Despite expressing that he believes Trump is a better option than Vice President Kamala Harris, Paul is hesitant due to Trump's handling of COVID-19 relief measures and a desire for stronger language against lockdowns. Paul, a critic of military intervention, also mentioned the potential appointment of hawkish advisers reminiscent of John Bolton as a concern. He is open to discussing his endorsement but wants assurances regarding his investigations into the origins of COVID-19 and regulations on gain-of-function research. Paul emphasized his position as a 'deficit hawk' and stated that he wants Trump to commit to supporting legislation on these issues. Trump's campaign remains optimistic about unifying the GOP despite Paul's reservations.