The Republican served as Kentucky's solicitor general from 2019 to 2021. He also served as deputy general counsel to former Gov. Matt Bevin.

Paul’s office did not immediately return a request for comment Wednesday night on the nomination. Three years ago, Paul accused McConnell of cutting a “secret deal” with the White House as a reason why Meredith’s nomination never moved forward under Biden.

President Donald Trump intends to nominate former Kentucky Solicitor General Chad Meredith to a district court judgeship in the state, three years after a deal fell apart to nominate him to the same court.