Lauren Boebert ‘refused alcohol and told to stop trying to take selfies with Trump’ at GOP event
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An investigative news article has revealed that Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert is once again at the center of controversy, this time for her alleged disruptive behavior at a Republican Christmas event. Witnesses claim that Boebert was refused alcohol and was asked to stop trying to take selfies with former President Donald Trump.
Boebert, known for her pro-gun stance and anti-LGBTQ+ remarks, has a history of causing disruptions in public settings. In late 2023, she was famously kicked out of a Denver theater for being disruptive during a showing of the musical “Beetlejuice.” Security footage captured her vaping and engaging in inappropriate behavior with a male companion during the performance.
The recent incident at the New York Young Republican Club’s Manhattan gala in December has once again put Boebert in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Witnesses reported that she was refused alcohol by a server who believed she had already consumed too much. Additionally, members of the Secret Service had to intervene to prevent her from interfering with Donald Trump, who was seated at her table as the guest of honor.
CNN interviewed several witnesses who confirmed these accounts, shedding light on Boebert’s behavior at the event. PinkNews reached out to Boebert’s office and the Trump campaign for comment on the allegations.
Boebert’s allies defended her actions, attributing them to her “boisterous and loud personality” that can sometimes be misconstrued by those who do not know her well. Despite this defense, the reports of her disruptive behavior continue to tarnish her reputation as a public figure.
Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club, commented on the incident, expressing hope that Boebert had enjoyed herself at the gala. He emphasized the club’s reputation for hosting successful events and extended an invitation for her to return in the future.
In a separate development, it was revealed that Boebert recently underwent emergency surgery to remove a blood clot caused by a rare vascular disorder known as May-Thurner syndrome. This condition occurs when the left iliac vein is compressed by the right iliac artery in the pelvis, leading to impaired blood flow to the heart.
Boebert’s history of disruptive behavior, including the incident at the theater and now at the Christmas event, has drawn criticism and scrutiny from the public. Despite issuing an apology for her actions at the “Beetlejuice” showing, she has continued to make light of the situation in subsequent interviews.
The controversy surrounding Lauren Boebert raises questions about her conduct as an elected official and public figure. As she navigates these challenges, it remains to be seen how her actions will impact her political career and public image in the future.
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