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Boebert Calls Out "Horny" Congress; Urges Return to Faith

4/17/2026

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) criticized Congress members as "horny" amid sex scandals that led to two resignations.
She urged lawmakers to return to religious values, telling reporters, "Yeah, go to church, find Jesus."
The remark comes three years after Boebert was involved in a public theater-date incident that drew significant media attention.
She later apologized for her behavior, attributing it to her animated personality.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) criticized Congress members as "horny" amid sex scandals that led to two resignations.
She urged lawmakers to return to religious values, telling reporters, "Yeah, go to church, find Jesus."
The remark comes three years after Boebert was involved in a public theater-date incident that drew significant media attention.
She later apologized for her behavior, attributing it to her animated personality.