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flag Washington State House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon apologized for appearing intoxicated during a budget meeting, admitting he drank before the session.

flag 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. flag Video footage showed him slurring speech, leaving his seat repeatedly, and appearing disoriented during the late-night meeting. flag Fitzgibbon called the incident a serious mistake that impaired his duties and expressed deep regret, vowing not to repeat it. flag No formal disciplinary action has been taken, and the House leadership has not issued a statement. flag The event sparked public debate over accountability and conduct among elected officials.

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