Additional Coverage:
- GOP Rep. Michael McCaul ‘briefly detained’ by police at airport for ‘appearing intoxicated’ (foxnews.com)
Republican Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas was briefly detained at Dulles Airport after appearing intoxicated.
McCaul admitted to consuming alcohol and taking the sleep aid Ambien before missing a flight. He became disoriented and was intercepted by police officers.
A family member picked McCaul up after the incident. He expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that he made a mistake.
McCaul stated that he respects the officers who detained him and apologized for his behavior. He vowed to learn from this experience and improve himself.