Former Texas Congressman and three-time presidential candidate Ron Paul will close out the Libertarian National Convention later this week, delivering a keynote speech to delegates on the final day of the convention.
The announcement of Ron Paul’s attendance and keynote speech at the convention was made by the Libertarian Party via X on Tuesday. In the announcement, the party referred to Paul as “a man that many in the liberty movement credit with bringing them into the fold and inspiring a freedom-centric generation.” According to the schedule, Paul will give his keynote speech on Sunday at 3:30 PM EST in the International Ballroom.
“Although we will never measure up to Dr. Paul’s impeccable character, he has inspired thousands of libertarians across the country to join the Libertarian Party and attempt to carry forward his good work,” said Libertarian National Committee Chair Angela McArdle in the announcement. “Ron Paul’s unwavering commitment to truth telling, and the pursuit of freedom is profoundly inspiring, and we are honored to welcome him in person. He is the reason so many of us found liberty.”
Ron Paul, an obstetrician from Texas, served several terms as a Republican U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th congressional district beginning in 1976. After an unsuccessful run for the United States Senate, Paul joined the Libertarian Party in 1987 and ran as its presidential nominee the following year. He later returned to the House as a Republican in 1994, where he remained until 2012. In 2008 and 2012, Paul mounted two more bids for the presidency as a Republican. Additionally, he is the father of Kentucky Senator and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul.
Paul is the latest speaker announced by the Libertarian Party in recent weeks who will either speak or attend the convention. This lineup includes Republican former President Donald Trump, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and former 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
Great news to hear that Ron Paul will be speaking at the convention. I voted for him when he ran for President as the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988. I was living overseas at that time and it was before the internet so it was a challenge keeping up with the campaign. I recall delays in finding out certain matters that are so much quicker to keep track of now.