Rand Paul is a prominent American politician and physician, serving as a US Senator for Kentucky since 2011. Formerly a practising ophthalmologist, he is known for his strong advocacy of fiscal conservatism, promoting limited government, lower taxes, and reduced federal spending. He identifies as a libertarian conservative, often challenging government overreach. Paul has chaired the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and has been influential in debates on budget and foreign policy. His accomplishments include returning Senate budget funds and performing pro-bono eye surgeries.