Rep. Boebert Issues Public Apology for Disruptive Theater Incident
In a prepared statement on Friday, Congresswoman Boebert expresses her regret and apologizes for causing unwanted attention due to her actions during a theater performance in Denver. She attributes part of the incident to ongoing upheaval in her personal life.
Personal Challenges and Regret
Boebert acknowledges the difficulties she has faced in recent months, including a challenging divorce, as contributing factors to her behavior. She states that there is no perfect blueprint for navigating a public and difficult divorce and that she has tried to handle it with strength and grace.
Theater Incident Details
Patrons at the theater had complained about Boebert and her companion's disruptive behavior, including vaping, singing, using phones, and causing a disturbance. Surveillance video shows them being escorted from the theater. The incident report indicates that Boebert's companion made comments to theater staff implying influence and threatened to contact the mayor before leaving.
Initial Responses and Admission
Initially, Boebert tried to downplay the incident with humor on social media but later admitted to vaping during the performance after further surveillance footage disproved her initial denial.
Seeking to Regain Trust
In her statement, Boebert recognizes the need to earn back the public's trust and pledges to do so. This incident follows previous controversies during her time in office, including missing a crucial vote and making insensitive remarks about a fellow representative.
Political Implications
Boebert's seat in Congress is a major target for Democrats in the upcoming elections, with both Democratic and Republican challengers vying for the opportunity to represent the district.
Editor's Note: The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is a financial supporter of CPR News but has no editorial influence.
