Lauren Boebert denies ethics complaint alleging sexual relations with staff

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert is publicly attacking journalists for reporting on an ethics complaint that alleges she had sexual relations with three staff members, calling the coverage a "scam" and a "smear." The Colorado Republican has categorically denied the allegations, which she says originate from David Wheeler, a political operative with a history of making unsubstantiated claims against her. Boebert obtained a temporary civil protection order against Wheeler in 2022, and all three named staff members have also refuted the complaint's claims. In a video posted on X, Boebert criticized the media for running the story, arguing the filing was a "fake" document. The complaint names her former district director, former chief of staff, and current chief of staff, all of whom have denied any wrongdoing.