Paul will absolutely not be forgiven by the base of the party for undermining Trump's agenda.
Any 2028 candidacy is DOA.
You would think that what happened to Ron DeSantis and his 2024 run would be a cautionary tale, but apparently not so much.
Besides, NO MORE SENATORS. That is not a proving ground for future leaders, but a destination for people who are more interested in camera time instead of leadership.