Senator Rand Paul visited Lexington to discuss crime prevention, praised reduced homicide rate, and advocated for increased prosecution of felons who purchase guns.

Senator Rand Paul visited Lexington to discuss crime prevention efforts with local leaders and praised the city's reduced homicide rate. He suggested that more severe punishment for people using guns in violent ways should be implemented and advocated for increased prosecution of felons who purchase guns. Paul stated that the U.S. should spend more resources on prosecuting such cases, rather than allocating funds for foreign aid.