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The United States House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, a Republican, Michael McCaul (Texas) has blamed himself for a “poor decision” to mix alcohol and Ambien. The mixture left him drunk at the Dulles Airport, near Washington, DC.
In a statement, he noted that “Two weekends ago, I made a mistake — one for which I take full responsibility,. This incident does not reflect who I am and who I strive to be.”
The charge for this action is a “Class 4” misdemeanor under Virginia law. It has a fine of up to $250.
Rep. McCaul is an influential Republican on international affairs and self-describes as a “strong ally” of the incoming President Donald Trump. He won reelection on November 5, 2024, for an 11th term in the United States Congress.
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