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Washington State House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon apologized for appearing intoxicated during a budget meeting, admitting he drank before the session.
Washington State House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon has apologized for appearing intoxicated during a budget committee meeting on February 25, 2026, acknowledging he consumed alcohol before the session.
Video footage showed him slurring speech, leaving his seat repeatedly, and appearing disoriented during the late-night meeting.
Fitzgibbon called the incident a serious mistake that impaired his duties and expressed deep regret, vowing not to repeat it.
No formal disciplinary action has been taken, and the House leadership has not issued a statement.
The event sparked public debate over accountability and conduct among elected officials.
El líder de la mayoría de la Cámara de Representantes del estado de Washington, Joe Fitzgibbon, se disculpó por parecer ebrio durante una reunión presupuestaria, admitiendo que había bebido antes de la sesión.