House Ethics Complaint Alleges Rep. Boebert Had Sexual Relationships With Staff
A sworn complaint filed with the House Ethics Committee alleges that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) engaged in sexual relationships with three House staffers under her direct supervision. Boebert has denied the allegations, calling them "utterly false" and characterizing the complaint as politically motivated. The complaint reportedly references a $200,000 hush payment.
Left outlets emphasize the seriousness of the allegations and highlight what they view as hypocrisy, given Boebert's conservative positions. They note the complaint includes specific details about relationships occurring in the office and in a car, and frame her denial as dismissive.
Right-leaning outlets characterize the ethics complaint as a "scam" and politically motivated attack. They note Boebert's forceful denials and her criticism of news organizations for covering the complaint, presenting her perspective that this is part of a coordinated hit campaign against her.