- Washington state Democratic lawmaker Joe Fitzgibbon issued a public apology following his behavior during a House budget committee hearing.
- Fitzgibbon’s behavior was allegedly impaired due to consumption of alcohol prior to the hearing.
- During the hearing, Fitzgibbon appeared to exhibit signs of impairment, including slurred speech.
- His apology comes as he serves in the position of House Majority Leader for the Democratic party.
- This incident has attracted attention as it concerns the conduct expected of high-ranking public officials during official proceedings.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-washington-house-majority-leader-apologizes-being-impaired-during-budget-hearing)
