Rand Paul's son unleashed antisemitic, antigay rant toward prominent Republican congressman

"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." Restore Freedom PAC, a pro-Massie super PAC, has used anti-LGBTQ+ imagery in ads attacking Gallrein and claimed he was supported by the "LGBTQ Mafia." The same ads also used Jewish imagery, including a rainbow-colored Star of David and the Human Rights Campaign equal sign logo."

A 33-year-old son of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul allegedly confronted New York Rep. Mike Lawler at a Washington, D.C., bar. The confrontation reportedly included remarks tied to a Kentucky Republican primary and comments implying Lawler’s identity. Lawler said Paul called him Jewish despite Lawler stating he was not Jewish, then delivered a lengthy statement expressing hatred toward Jews and gays and saying he did not care if they died. After reporting, Paul posted an apology on X, citing excessive drinking and seeking help. Lawler later alleged additional homophobic remarks. Related political advertising by a pro-Massie group used anti-LGBTQ+ and Jewish imagery while attacking an endorsed candidate and referencing a supporter associated with LGBTQ+ activism.

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