Report: Rand Paul’s Son Hurled Antisemitic Insults at GOP Congressman

William Paul, the son of Senator Rand Paul, confronted Republican Representative Mike Lawler at a Washington, D.C., bar on Tuesday. According to NOTUS reporter Reese Gorman, Paul accused Lawler of contributing to Thomas Massie’s potential primary loss by saying, 'your people,' before adding, 'you Jews.' Lawler denied being Jewish, but Paul doubled down, calling Jewish people 'anti-American' and claiming Lawler served Israel over the U.S." "Paul then targeted Jewish Republican megadonor Paul Singer, accusing him of backing 'Israeli interests' through an anti-Massie super PAC. He also urged Lawler to 'watch more Tucker Carlson' and defended his father and Massie as the only legislators prioritizing American interests. Lawler ended the exchange, telling Paul he 'just seem[ed] to hate Jews,' prompting Paul to deny the accusation before shifting to criticize Lawler’s tax stance." "The confrontation escalated further when Paul gave Lawler the middle finger before apologizing for being drunk and leaving. He tripped over his knocked-over barstool in the process. The incident has placed Senator Paul in an awkward position, as his son’s behavior reflects poorly on him amid an already tense political climate in Kentucky, where Massie faces a primary challenge next week." "The exchange also highlights broader tensions within the GOP, as Massie, a libertarian ally of Senator Paul, has clashed with President Trump, who is backing Massie’s opponent. The younger Paul’s remarks and actions have drawn criticism, further complicating the political dynamics in Kentucky’s primary race.