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Rand Paul's Son Assaults Lawler, Citing Antisemitic Slur

5/14/2026

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The barroom clash exposed the link between political fundraising, a Kentucky primary race, and antisemitic slurs.
William Paul, son of Sen. Rand Paul, assaulted Rep. Mike Lawler with antisemitic remarks at Washington, D.C., bar, which a NOTUS reporter observed.
Paul told Lawler to watch Tucker Carlson, claimed his Jewish supporters serve Israel, then flipped off congressman and stumbled.
His record shows a 2013 assault charge and a 2015 DUI plea.

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Story summary

The barroom clash exposed the link between political fundraising, a Kentucky primary race, and antisemitic slurs.
William Paul, son of Sen. Rand Paul, assaulted Rep. Mike Lawler with antisemitic remarks at Washington, D.C., bar, which a NOTUS reporter observed.
Paul told Lawler to watch Tucker Carlson, claimed his Jewish supporters serve Israel, then flipped off congressman and stumbled.
His record shows a 2013 assault charge and a 2015 DUI plea.