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May 13, 2026
William Paul Apologizes for Antisemitic Rant Against Rep. Mike Lawler
- William Paul confronted Rep. Mike Lawler at a bar, making antisemitic and anti-gay remarks while blaming Jews for political outcomes related to Rep. Thomas Massie.
- Lawler described Paul's comments as a 10-minute tirade filled with hatred, including blaming Israel for U.S. foreign policy.
- Paul later apologized on social media, attributing his remarks to excessive drinking and announcing he is seeking help for alcohol abuse.
6 Sources
- Rep. Mike Lawler 'accosted' by Sen. Rand Paul's sonMay 13, 2026 at 9:17 PM · Politico
- Rand Paul's son apologizes for allegedly hurling antisemitic attacks at Lawler at Capitol Hill barMay 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM · The Hill
- Sen. Rand Paul’s son ‘seeking help’ after drunken bar rant about ‘Jews’ to NY congressmanMay 13, 2026 at 10:27 PM · Independent
- Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rantMay 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM · CBS News
- GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s sonMay 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM · CNN
- Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmakerMay 14, 2026 at 1:44 AM · The Guardian