Rand Paul's son apologizes for allegedly hurling antisemitic attacks at Lawler at Capitol Hill bar
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- Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don t represent who I really am, William Paul wrote on Wednesday on the social platform X.
- Massie and Rand Paul s offices did not immediately respond to The Hill s request for comment.
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Link copied by Sophie Brams and Tara Suter - 05/13/26 5:59 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Sen. Rand Paul s (R-Ky.) son apologized on Wednesday after he reportedly slung antisemitic attacks at Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) at a bar in the Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Capitol Hill.
Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don t represent who I really am, William Paul wrote on Wednesday on the social platform X. I m sorry and today I am seeking help for my drinking problem.
Lawler told reporters Wednesday on the Capitol s steps that he was dining at the Tune Inn on Tuesday evening, when he was approached by the younger Paul, who interjected in a conversation he was having with a news outlet about the upcoming primary facing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.).