Paul sent a series of tweets just after 8 p.m. fighting against his detractors:

Since my announcement on Tuesday, it seems that the press has painted a target on my back. (1/6) — Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 10, 2015

The media has been caught red-handed LYING about an interview I sat for. But I haven't backed down. (2/6) — Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 10, 2015

The only way for our Republican Party to take back the White House is to boldly stand for our principles. (3/6) — Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 11, 2015

Polling has proved that I'm the best candidate to take on Hillary in 2016. That's why the smears haven't stopped. (4/6) — Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 11, 2015

I need your help to fight back. Can I get 50 donors from Twitter tonight? (5/6) — Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 11, 2015

Please contribute whatever you can afford right away and help push me past $2 million raised online! https://t.co/SvL0S2cN3k (6/6) — Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 11, 2015

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The tweetstorm comes hours after a tense encounter with a Guardian reporter during a live interview conducted on Periscope.

Earlier this week during an interview with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, Paul interrupted her , yet accused her of “talking over” him. He also charged “Why don’t you ask me a question of whether I have changed my opinion?”