Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has filed for divorce from her husband of 20 years, Jayson Boebert, according to court documents filed in Garfield County. The documents cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. The couple has four sons, and Boebert is seeking parental decision-making power for them, in addition to child support. The congresswoman declined to make further comments in public due to her children’s privacy.
Lauren Boebert is a controversial figure in politics, and she has made headlines in recent years for her far-right views and public outbursts. She has closely aligned herself with fellow Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and together they have become a vocal force within the GOP. Boebert gained national notoriety for heckling President Joe Biden during a State of the Union address and narrowly winning re-election in 2020.
Despite facing criticism for her controversial statements and actions, Boebert remains committed to serving Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. In a statement released to the press, Boebert wrote, “I am grateful for our years of marriage together and for our beautiful children, all of whom deserve privacy and love as we work through this process… I’ve always been faithful in my marriage, and I believe strongly in marriage, which makes this announcement that much more difficult.”
The couple has had their share of controversies, with Jayson Boebert’s personal issues bringing negative attention to the family. In 2020, Jayson was accused of exposing himself to two young women, and in another related scandal, he made $478,000 as a consultant for an energy firm that Lauren had not disclosed during her congressional campaign. The couple is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
Lauren Boebert rose to prominence in the political arena after founding the Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, where the staff carries guns, and customers are encouraged to bring their weapons. She is a Christian nationalist with a history of making anti-LGBTQ statements. Her husband’s issues aside, the congresswoman’s divorce announcement is likely to be closely watched given her controversial public persona and fiery brand of politics.
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