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William Paul Apologizes, Seeks Treatment After Antisemitic Bar Outburst

5/14/2026

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William Paul posted an X apology and announced treatment for a drinking problem after a bar incident.
At the Tune Inn bar in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night, Paul shouted “Jews” and gave a diatribe that Rep. Mike Lawler said criticized Israel, Jewish donors, and gay people.
Senator Rand Paul declined to comment, adding the episode to a recent series of antisemitic incidents, including a March synagogue car-ramming in Michigan.

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William Paul posted an X apology and announced treatment for a drinking problem after a bar incident.
At the Tune Inn bar in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night, Paul shouted “Jews” and gave a diatribe that Rep. Mike Lawler said criticized Israel, Jewish donors, and gay people.
Senator Rand Paul declined to comment, adding the episode to a recent series of antisemitic incidents, including a March synagogue car-ramming in Michigan.