", a phrase uttered by the late Marc Allan Feldman in a Libertarian presidential debate at the 2016 national convention.

Sarwark faced challenge from Washington LP member Joshua Smith,[4] Libertarian Socialist Caucus member Matt Kuehnel,[5] former Gary Johnson and John McAfee campaign staffer Christopher Thrasher[6] and Libertarian Party of Carbon County Chair Matt Schutter.

In January 2018 Arvin Vohra drew criticism for condoning sexual relations between adults and minors so long as affirmative consent is given, using the example of a 25-year-old male and a 15-year-old female.

[23] Notable speakers included:[31] In late 2017, the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus reached out to the chairman of the 2018 LP Convention Committee, Daniel Hayes, entertaining the thought of former congressman and 1988 Libertarian Party presidential nominee Ron Paul and Freedom Watch host Judge Napolitano speaking at the convention, offering to pay off speaking fees.

"[33] On February 3, 2018 Nicholas Sarwark confronted the controversy, saying in a tweet: "If Ron Paul decides he wants to attend the Libertarian Party national convention in New Orleans and speak, I'll make sure he gets time on the stage.