Andrew Gillum Apologizes After Being Found ‘Inebriated’ in Hotel Room

Andrew Gillum Apologizes After Being Found ‘Inebriated’ in Hotel Room
Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum concedes the race to U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis at his midterm election night rally in Tallahassee, Florida, on Nov. 6, 2018. Colin Hackley/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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CNN contributor and former Democratic candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum apologized after a police report said he was found “inebriated” in a hotel room where suspected methamphetamine was also recovered.

“I was in Miami last night for a wedding celebration when first responders were called to assist one of my friends,” Gillum, the former mayor of state capital Tallahassee, said in a statement on Friday. “While I had too much to drink, I want to be clear that I have never used methamphetamines. I apologize to the people of Florida for the distraction this has caused our movement.”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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