Mike Lawler Says Rand Paul’s Son Hurled ‘Disgusting’ Antisemitic Insults In Reported Drunk Tirade

BreakingBusinessMike Lawler Says Rand Paul’s Son Hurled ‘Disgusting’ Antisemitic Insults In Reported Drunk TiradeByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 07:22pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineRep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., blasted Sen. Rand Paul’s, R-Ky., son on Wednesday after the New York congressman said he hurled antisemitic insults at him as Lawler met with a reporter Tuesday evening.Lawler spoke to reporters Wednesday about the confrontation.Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesKey FactsWilliam Paul drunkenly insulted Lawler while the congressman met with a NOTUS reporter at a Capitol Hill bar and restaurant Tuesday, NOTUS reported.William Paul specifically confronted Lawler about Kentucky’s primary election and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a top GOP critic of President Donald Trump who is running against Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein.William Paul claimed to Lawler that if Massie loses, it would be because of “your people,” NOTUS reported, believing Lawler was Jewish.Lawler said he told William Paul he’s not Jewish, to which the senator’s son responded, “I’m sorry to accuse you of that.William Paul then said Jews were “anti-American” and scrutinized Lawler’s “Jewish supporters,” later giving Lawler the middle finger before he apologized, reportedly acknowledged he was drunk and knocked a barstool down before leaving the restaurant.Lawler, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, called the confrontation “reprehensible” and “f—ing disgusting,” claiming William Paul also said “he hates Jews and hates gays and doesn’t care if they die.”An X account that reportedly belongs to William Paul apologized to Lawler, stating he is seeking help for his “drinking problem” and said, “Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don’t represent who I really am.” if (!window.cnxel) { wind...