In a candid appearance on Meet The Press, Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky offered somber reflections on recent political violence and vehemently opposed escalating U.S. involvement in the burgeoning conflict between Israel and Iran.

Sen. Rand Paul criticized the June 14 military parade, arguing that it was too expensive and “glorified” weapons.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that “of course” Sen. Rand Paul is invited to the annual congressional picnic later in the day, amid a dispute with the Kentucky Republican over his invite to the long-held bipartisan gathering.

Sen. Rand Paul (R, Kent.) told NBC News Meet the Press that “it’s not the U.S’s job” to get involved in Israel’s war against Iran. He said Iran is less likely to even want to negotiate, particularly when they may feel that negotiations with U.

Rand Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie, two Republican members of Kentucky's congressional delegation, said they were not invited to the White House Congressional Picnic scheduled for June 12, though President Donald Trump has since denied he excluded Paul and his family.

Sen. Rand Paul criticized Trump's upcoming military day parade, which is set to be met with protests across the country

The military parade is expected to feature over 6,000 soldiers and a variety of military equipment, but it’s drawn criticism from some, including the Kentucky senator.