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Rand Paul's son apologizes after reported antisemitic rant at Mike Lawler

Headline from Newsweek

William Paul reportedly confronted the New York Democrat over an upcoming GOP primary in Kentucky.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Rand Paul's son rants about 'gays and Jews' to Mike Lawler at DC bar (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Lawler said the senator's son gave him the "middle finger and then tripped" while he was "clearly inebriated" at a bar in Washington.

  2. The Washington Free Beacon

    'Sorry For Calling You a Jew': Rand Paul's Son Lashes Out at GOP Lawmaker, Tells Him 'Jews' To Blame if Thomas Massie Loses Primary (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Sen. Rand Paul's (R., Ky.) son, William Paul, went on a drunken tirade against Jews while accosting Rep. Mike Lawler (R., N.Y.) at a Capitol Hill restaurant, saying "you Jews" would be to blame should Rep. Thomas Massie (R., Ky.) lose his upcoming primary, NOTUS reported Wednesday.

  3. The New Republic

    Report: Rand Paul’s Son Hurled Antisemitic Insults at GOP Congressman (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    “Oh wow, I’m so sorry for calling you a Jew,” the younger Paul reportedly said.

  4. CBS News

    Sen. Rand Paul’s son sorry after drunken tirade against ‘gays and the Jews’ — will seek ‘help for drinking problem’ (opens CBS News)

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    The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.

  5. Newsweek

    Rand Paul's son apologizes after reported antisemitic rant at Mike Lawler (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    William Paul reportedly confronted the New York Democrat over an upcoming GOP primary in Kentucky.

  6. Advocate

    Rand Paul’s son unleashed antisemitic, antigay rant toward prominent Republican congressman (opens Advocate)

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    William Paul later apologized and said he was seeking help for a "drinking problem" after allegedly targeting Rep. Mike Lawler

  7. Breitbart News

    Report: Rand Paul's Son Yelled Antisemitic Hate at Rep. Mike Lawler (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    William Paul, the son of Sen. Rand Paul, reportedly hurled antisemitic hate toward Rep. Mike Lawler at a bar near Capitol Hill.

  8. Forbes

    Rep. Mike Lawler Says Antisemitic Confrontation With Sen. Rand Paul’s Son Was ‘Reprehensible’ (opens Forbes)

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    An X account reportedly belonging to Paul’s son, William, acknowledged the confrontation and apologized to Lawler.

  9. The Guardian

    Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’

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