Indiana Democrat Jaime West Admits Drinking Three Beers Before Viral Debate

Indiana Democrat Jaime West admitted she drank three beers before a viral interview where she promised to fire all Republicans. She made this confession on Monday night during an appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored.” The host pressed her after many viewers suspected she was intoxicated during a local forum.

West is running for a seat on the Fayette County Council in Indiana. Her campaign recently went viral for a chaotic performance that drew national attention. She initially claimed she only had one beer when asked about her state of mind.

The Truth About the Drinks

Piers Morgan did not let the candidate off the hook with her first answer. He asked her directly if she had really only consumed a single Coors Light. West later confessed that she actually consumed “a couple” of beers prior to the event.

Morgan pushed for a definitive number to clear up the confusion. He gave her a “chance to be completely honest and transparent” about the night. West finally revealed the full count in a moment of frustration.

“Alright, three. Three beers. What do you want me to say, man? I had three beers,” West revealed. She explained her actions by saying she was nervous about the setting. “I was nervous! I was going into a room full of Republicans,” West stated, as a way to explain drinking.

Comments That Shocked Voters

The interview was not the only reason West gained attention recently. During the original forum, she made several strong statements about her political opponents. She said she does not talk to Republicans because she simply does not like them.

West also targeted the base of the other major party in the state. She declared that MAGA voters are “racist” individuals who “aren’t very intelligent at all.” She ended her remarks with a threat that many found alarming.

“We have guns too,” she said to the crowd at the forum. These comments were reported by RedState as being part of her original viral performance. The candidate has not walked back any of these specific claims since the broadcast.

Refusal to Walk Back Words

Despite admitting to the alcohol consumption, West stood firm on her political views. Morgan asked if there was anything she would take back from the interview. She refused to change her stance on the issues she raised.