Lauren Boebert Denies Staff Sex Allegations, Attacks Press in Video

Rep. Lauren Boebert released a video on Sunday, September 20, denouncing press coverage of allegations that she had sexual relationships with three staffers, calling the reports a "smear campaign" and a "scam." She accused journalists of failing to verify the claims or check House Ethics Committee rules. Boebert's remarks followed a statement from her spokesperson denying the allegations as "utterly false" and a "politically motivated stunt." The claims, submitted by American Muckrakers' David Wheeler, allege misconduct with two female and one male staffer and a $200,000 hush money payment. Boebert also referenced a four-year feud with Wheeler. The Colorado representative, who has served the 4th district since January 2025, warned that an ethics complaint could violate House rules prohibiting intimate relationships with direct subordinates. She thanked her supporters and dismissed the allegations as a desperate attempt to remove her from office.