Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) reacted strongly to a question from a Fox News reporter regarding allegations of an affair with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), stating, "F— you, first of all." Boebert criticized the question as sexist and referred to it as clickbait. The allegations stem from claims made by Cynthia West, a former staffer, who stated that Massie mentioned the encounter while they were dating. Boebert has publicly supported Massie during his recent primary campaign against Ed Gallrein, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Following the incident, Boebert took to social media to assert that she has faced numerous false allegations since entering Congress, including claims about abortions and drug use, all of which she stated were disproven. She also criticized Fox News for its handling of gender identity issues.
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Rep. Lauren Boebert Responds to Affair Allegations with Heated Remarks
Rep. Lauren Boebert confronted a Fox News reporter over allegations of an affair with Rep. Thomas Massie, calling the question sexist and clickbait. The allegations were made by a former staffer, and Boebert has previously supported Massie in his political endeavors. She later addressed the situation on social media, defending herself against various false claims.
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‘F— you, first of all!’: Boebert erupts after reporter asks about alleged Massie affair
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Rep. Lauren Boebert Responds to Affair Allegations with Heated Remarks
