Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Lauren Boebert cursed out a Fox News Digital reporter when asked about allegations of a sexual relationship between her and Rep. Thomas Massie, raised by a woman identifying herself as Massie’s ex-girlfriend. Boebert declined to discuss the allegations further and walked away from the interview. The exchange came after Boebert had been discussing President Donald Trump’s efforts to unseat Republican incumbents and Massie’s political future. The allegations surfaced just a week before Massie lost his House seat in the May 19 Republican primary.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s reaction to the allegations was swift and forceful. She cursed out the reporter and declined to discuss the allegations further. The exchange was a familiar one, with Boebert accusing the reporter of seeking “clickbait.” The allegations themselves were raised by a woman identifying herself as Massie’s ex-girlfriend, who accused Massie of bragging about an alleged sexual encounter with Boebert. The timing of the allegations was notable, coming just a week before Massie lost his House seat in the primary. Boebert’s reaction was a reminder that politicians often have a limited tolerance for questions about their personal lives.
Author: Evan Null
