Rep. Lauren Boebert is pushing back hard against allegations that she had sexual relationships with three current and former staffers. The claims originated from a sworn statement by David Wheeler of American Muckrakers, who filed with the House Ethics Committee and also alleged a $200,000 hush money payment. Boebert’s spokesperson quickly denied the allegations as“utterly false.”
On Sunday, Boebert posted a video on X calling the press coverage a smear campaign and a scam, saying reporters fell for a filing stamped“Under Oath”by what she called a desperate hack. She also argued the complaint violates House Ethics rules because it was filed within 60 days of an election. She didn’t threaten legal action, but said the reporting crossed a line, and closed by thanking supporters with a joke:“No, I’m not hiring.”
The story raises bigger questions about how fast unverified claims travel, how the House ethics process handles election-season complaints, and whether Boebert’s combative style keeps working in her favor. Where do you land on this one? Should the press have waited for more verification before running with it?
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