Several outlets report that William Paul, the son of U.S. Senator Rand Paul, apologized after a reported incident in Washington, D.C., involving Rep. Mike Lawler. According to the reports, Paul confronted Lawler in a bar near Capitol Hill and made antisemitic remarks during the exchange. The confrontation is also described as connected to upcoming political activity, with one account stating Paul confronted Lawler over an upcoming GOP primary in Kentucky.
All accounts say Paul later issued an apology, describing the behavior as not reflecting who he is. CBS News, The Hill, and the Washington Times report that Paul attributed the incident to drinking and said he had too much to drink. CBS News and the Washington Times also state that Paul said he is seeking help for a drinking problem.
Forbes reports that an account associated with Paul on X acknowledged the confrontation and apologized to Lawler. The reports characterize the episode as an antisemitic verbal incident and focus on Paul’s subsequent apology and reference to alcohol-related issues.
