President-elect Donald Trump made headlines this past weekend when he tapped New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul responded to Stefanik's selection by saying who he wants to succeed her as House Republican Conference chair. 

Kentucky senator gives his endorsement to Florida congresswoman

According to Fox News, Paul put up a social media post on Monday in which he threw his weight behind Florida Republican Rep. Kat Cammack.

.@Kat_Cammack is a proven champion of liberty with a strong track record of defending our freedoms and empowering Americans. Her commitment to the Constitution makes her the best choice for the next House Conference Chair. https://t.co/CbNQusjFmt

— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 11, 2024

Paul described Cammack as a "proven champion of liberty with a strong track record of defending our freedoms and empowering Americans."

He went on to say that her "commitment to the Constitution makes her the best choice for the next House Conference Chair."

Cammack pledges "to deliver on the very platforms we campaigned on"

Fox News noted how for her part, Cammack issued a statement which said "[t[here is no doubt that we will accomplish many of our America First goals during the 119th Congress."

"We are unified, we are energized, and we are equipped to deliver on the very platforms we campaigned on during this cycle," she further stressed.

The Florida congresswoman concluded by asserting that she "would be honored to earn your vote and take our country back."

In addition to Cammack, the position of House Republican Conference chair is also being sought by Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain and Indiana Rep. Erin Houchin.

Rand Paul is backing Rick Scott's campaign for Senate majority leader

Meanwhile, Paul has also voiced support for Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott's campaign to become Senate majority leader.

He was joined in that by Tennessee Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty, who laid out his reasons for supporting Scott in a series of social media posts.

"Any leader of this new majority must be able to work hand-in-hand with President Trump to advance his America First agenda. The Senate must lean into advancing this agenda," Hagerty insisted.

"That's why I want to see a Senate Majority Leader who can join me in embracing the Trump agenda, which will unify Senate Republicans," the conservative lawmaker said before adding, "On Wednesday, I will be voting for Rick Scott."