William Paul later apologized and said he was seeking help for a "drinking problem" after allegedly targeting Rep. Mike Lawler
Jacob Ogles at The Advocate:
The 33-year-old son of Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul allegedly hurled antisemitic language at a non-Jewish member of Congress, then apologized for calling him Jewish. New York Rep. Mike Lawler, also a Republican and the lawmaker targeted in the exchange, later alleged that Paul also made homophobic remarks. William Paul, in view of a reporter from NOTUS, allegedly accosted Lawler at a Washington, D.C., bar. Paul reportedly brought up the Republican primary in Kentucky between MAGA foe Rep. Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement. But Paul allegedly suggested that if Massie loses, it would be because of “your people.” When Lawler asked what he meant, Paul reportedly replied, “Yeah, you Jews. Lawler clarified that he was not Jewish, to which Paul allegedly responded, “Oh wow, I’m so sorry for calling you a Jew.” Lawler told CNN that Paul then launched into a 10-minute diatribe and “said that he hates Jews and hates gays and doesn’t care if they die.” Lawler, who has called for LGBTQ+ people to be treated with “dignity and respect,” said he found the remarks “disgusting.” After the report was published, Paul posted an apology on X. “Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don’t represent who I really am,” he wrote. “I’m sorry and today I am seeking help for my drinking problem.”
William Paul, son of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), apologized for hurling antI-LGBTQ+ and antisemitic insults at Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY).
