Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker

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

Republican senator Rand Paul’s son William apologized on Wednesday for a drunken tirade at a bar in Washington DC, in which he reportedly told a Republican congressman he “hates Jews and hates gays”.

“Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don’t represent who I really am. I’m sorry and today I am seeking help for my drinking problem,” William Paul posted on social media under the handle TastyBrew1776.