'I Felt Ashamed That That Was Happening': Lauren Boebert Reacts To Viral House Oversight Melee

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) discusses the viral battle in last night's House Oversight Committee hearing.
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[@toddburgess6792]

Hundreds of Congresspeople, (435), each "earning" no less than $174,000.00 per year, and having a sandbox fight just like a couple of toddlers. Let that sink in as you count change for a loaf of bread.

[@Arthur11342]

I wouldn't take that job for such a small mount of money.

[@lemmymororhead1733]

Oh they make over 190k now... Insane.

[@Arthur11342]

@@lemmymororhead1733 Still not enough. I wouldn't take a pay cut AND have to hang out with those people. Too much of an ask.

[@user-gd2vh6rw7m]

Ell more Eric and most made is there smart honest to run get country back got busy nch cry babies

[@user-zc5qy2sr1c]

I've been saying the same thing for the past 3 years.

[@MariaCarmen-wb7gv]

I felt second hand embarrassment. The Jerry Springer show reached the House,. Amazing grace.

[@allaboutdatmusic]

The house, not the senate.

[@MariaCarmen-wb7gv]

@@allaboutdatmusic , Thank you for correcting me🌹❤️

[@allaboutdatmusic]

​@MariaCarmen-wb7gv still wrong, just wanted to set the record straight. 👍

[@MariaCarmen-wb7gv]

@@allaboutdatmusic , OK,whatever, it's the Jerry Springer show anyway. So be it

[@allaboutdatmusic]

​@@MariaCarmen-wb7gv you ain't wrong! I didn't disagree with your comment, just modified that it was the house, not the senate!

[@gwshelton4875]

BEETLEJUICE was in NY to give trump a “hand” 😂😂

[@brettfavrewelfarequeen9886]

BoBo knows how to "reach" across the aisle.

[@k1n63d]

Beetlejuice? The ex mayor of Chicago?

[@ghosty426]

Was that Democrat that pulled the fire alarm ever brought to justice for the felony or misdemeanor he committed?

[@JMT1985MO]

Was the ex Republican president accused of rape convicted yet?

[@misterjj779]

😂😂😂😂

[@gagecarlsen3872]

Yup he was. Plead guilty to it. Not sure why you’re asking that here though.

[@Billy-jd7ll]

The fact that you’re “not sure” why he’s asking that proves you have zero mental capacity to handle simple comprehensive tasks and should have your phone taken away

[@misterjj779]

@@Billy-jd7ll you're not very bright.

[@ImmaTwoPops]

I thought it was a petty remark,women do that to each other ,that’s why this doesn’t mean diddly 😂

[@diegojines-us9pc]

wasn't it because someone went to trump court case, but didn't go to her sons?

[@willcutfamily6474]

Time to choose a side! America first.

[@1ooAcreWoods]

This comment section would make anyone believe this country doesnt deserve to exist. Politicians may be slimey, but they are merely a reflection of the hate and vile of the populace. Do better.

[@lifeonthefarm6001]

Everyone is commenting about the vileness of MTG. She’s the one, and her district, who need to do better. Not to mention the Speaker who can’t control his circus clowns.

[@rayknightstep9083]

The only ones that lose in this nonsense is We The People!

[@JoBrill07]

It will be a fine day when people stop using that corny, TIRED phrase in a sentence, as if it's clever. Put it to bed already.

[@jeffbell8362]

And also hold my beer, rumor has it, play stupid games win stupid prize and the list goes on and on I wish they would be more independent more creative and come up with something of their own instead of copying what they see other people say.

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

I’m more surprised she wasn’t involved

[@calebg3924]

Context matters: Guess who's up for re-election in a state and district that may definitely not go her way even with Repub voters.

[@12344567ist]

Ya'll ever kick a hornets nest ? We learn how to do it in Ga. MTG knows what she is doing.

[@jakesuperglide]

That's a good example, because Jasmine Crockett stung her literally millions of times with that 1 sentence. Marjorie Taylor Green knows not to speak out of turn again. Ouch, I heard Greens beat down 400 miles away. With the same Republican that just voted to not remove Marge's word immediately say. Oh, we need those words took down because Crockett slammed her.

[@shushmebro3845]

Don’t you guys also sleep with your own sisters? Probably while playing with the hornets.

[@12344567ist]

@@shushmebro3845 You thinking about ur mom & daddy./ brother ..... Why do all the kool kids call each other "cousin".........they all got the same "Aun-ta"

[@bittersweet2253]

Well if she knows what's she's doing and doesn't learn from her mistakes she's not very bright, even Trump's calling her out on her little attention grabbing stunts.

[@jacquelineriley1055]

Lol Beetlejuice you felt shame that funny

[@JD-zm4eh]

Guidance by donkeys will always take you down the wrong trail.

[@ICU1337]

When you bring MAGA 🤡 into politics, it tends to bring you to the 🎪

[@josephheselberger4356]

@@ICU1337 🦝🦝🦝

[@larrylebowski8386]

At least she’s not ashamed of her actions at the Bettlejuice show.

[@stevenhollingsworth733]

Give it a rest.

[@ICU1337]

@@stevenhollingsworth733 we will once she either takes responsibility for her actions or the people of CO take care of business.

[@AliensAnonymous]

She didn't appear for her son's trial. She has no shame nor ethics. Those are big advantages in politics.

[@katsmith5806]

Beetlejuice bobo giving the sign of the cross in this meeting really? she just mad the lights were on

[@helenconnolly5403]

You mean flubbing the sign of the cross 🤣

[@Funsoul8]

I thought IT was hilarious. SO WHAT . PEOPLE ARE STRESSED… ITS NOT that serious COME ON…LIGHTEN UP.🥊🎉🎉

[@susanhand1413]

It was very unprofessional andMTG started it she’s a joke

[@WallyDoodles]

I loved what Greene said! How presumptuous of Miss Boebert to think it was her place to apologize for Greene's words!

[@jd2616]

And this is the OVERSIGHT committee, heaven help us all.

[@tlopez8563]

Cannot Underestimate No Thinking power 😂😂

[@johnpetrig6949]

Had no clue Bobert was so idealistic. She clearly does not like MTG.

[@dannyvestal299]

Atleast her mouth isnt open as wide as it was in the thumbnail of her right before this one!🤣😆

[@TropicalViking0]

Conservative women ❤

[@henrygolston9020]

Wait until the lights go off

[@susanhand1413]

Don’t like her but at least she didn’t stoop to MTGs level

[@shushmebro3845]

Simp

[@-pressxtostart-]

@@shushmebro3845rather be a simp than a sink

[@ICU1337]

@@susanhand1413 MTG is getting reelected because she pulls stunts like this and her constituents approve. Bobo is on a razors edge because of antics like this. Bobo used up all of her "get out of free" jail cards. Dont be fooled...

[@user-du2of3lh1g]

Wow an actual half intelligent conversation committing from her i better check if hell froze....

[@donnellaapperson480]

Weak

[@joeschlotthauer840]

What what was this about? How about; who, what, where, why when, and sometimes how?

[@AliensAnonymous]

Dude that died off 20 years ago. Now it's loud, louder, loudest.

[@brendalevings2427]

Too late to change your stripes now beetlejuice

[@garysuplee5092]

I saw Boebert on : Scared Ketchup 🤣

[@brettfavrewelfarequeen9886]

AI BoBo for congress!

[@Nu-PopEntertainment-xw1ih]

Whatever Beetlejuice!

[@KeepItReal33]

Good journalism here…. We know there was some problem, but ZERO details are reported. Nice job….🙄

[@Billy-jd7ll]

It’s like… everywhere on the internet right now. They didn’t blindly recite details because they assumed you didn’t just crawl out from under a rock.

[@MiguelRPD]

Be ashamed of your actions.

[@brentwickwire98]

Six more months Lauren then it’s back on the pole. 😢

[@shushmebro3845]

I’ll pay to see that haha.

[@genoinjian7729]

Lauren had had her moments too 🤣🤣

[@davidwestbrook9773]

Boebert and Greene are bullies

[@Yxi-zc5ne]

She maybe speaking english but her values are more from italy and the spanish talking world. Really these people have no business in politics but democracy makes it possible for them to make careers in politics, unfortunetely.

[@richardschaffling9882]

No you are not

[@learasummons4867]

Why is she still there 😞

[@Gr3ypool]

Ashamed? Ma'am you have plenty of things to be ashamed about and this is not one of them. lol 😭

[@corginut123]

She should not be out in public. It goes against her parties beliefs.

[@ljr869]

Handy’s extensions are awful.

[@sheanelson4769]

She wasn't ashamed in that Play with your BF

[@k1n63d]

Why would she be ashamed of that? Two completely different places. Are you comparing the house of representatives with a random theater? You know the theater lights were off and the camera had night vision right? That's the only reason you saw anything.

[@lifeonthefarm6001]

Nobody is “weaponizing government “ , criminals are being held accountable. Don’t to the crime if you can’t do the time.

[@old-gamer-01]

MTG == GOOD BABY GIRLS TEACHER ;)

[@wread1982]

Her boyfriend got lucky in the theater 🎭 😊

[@user-dc1me2me2y]

WITH ALL OF THE PUBLIC SHOWING OF THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE DONE THIS IS JUST A A LITTLE BUMP IN THE ROAD

[@Markleberry]

CHICK FIGHT! WOOT!!

[@talkgardene6243]

She felt "ashamed"? After Beetlejuice i was sure that she had no sense of shame.

[@sadiestoltzfus9798]

She just know's how to judge.

[@talkgardene6243]

@@sadiestoltzfus9798 No, having demonstrated a lack of shame, she clear also has a lack of judgement.

[@TheSaint_02]

She should talk

[@pam_jackson]

At seventy the only place I've ever seen a catfight is at a bar on a Friday night. Maybe the leftist changed the meaning of another word " decorum ".

[@MDM-JinJoo]

The fake eyelashes comment was really tacky. The "Girl, Baby, Girl" was just as tacky. Both sides are wrong, but I sure love MTG when she's fiesty. AOC, she's just a whiny baby.

[@worldobserver3515]

AOC playing the tough, street girl. Got to get that street cred.

[@shushmebro3845]

It’s sad that you want a representative that acts like D.C. is spring break. MTG has passed no meaningful legislation, all she does is spend taxpayer money to fuck around.

[@galaxyglitterlatte4664]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Well what did you think of Jasmine Crockett's comment to MTG????

[@jakesuperglide]

How's your son doing? I hear you didn't get him a lawyer nor show up for his court hearing, but you did show up for dear leader's court case.

[@lemmymororhead1733]

It's President Trump to you; soon to be the leader of the free world again.

[@lemmymororhead1733]

Her son got himself into trouble he can get himself out of trouble...

[@JrGadd-zo7xj]

So...what happened? Not sure what is going on. SS as always.

[@larrypoulos5134]

I was embarrassed for the entire committee.

[@DNew7]

But they were acting like a bunch of high school teenage girls having a catfight and they make 100,000 a year for that I want that job I can do that L O L Boebert was the only one mature

[@bittersweet2253]

Lauren knows first hand how MTG can throw a tantrum on congress floor, and yes it's embarrassing.

[@WilbertJohnson-nq5zd]

Look who talking hahaha 😊😊

[@bethankful32]

Like she could actually feel shame. Pathetic!!!

[@tedosmond413]

"ashamed"....yeah, I don't think so.

[@90Degrees_]

What happened?

[@Brucev7]

'EXPLOSIVE Showdown: AOC Gets DESTROYED By Marjorie Taylor Greene in House Fight | StateOfDaniel 3 hours ago'

[@tammyb9297]

It takes 2️⃣

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

SHE NEEDS TO BE ON ONLYFANS

[@user-zc5qy2sr1c]

How quickly everyone forgot all about Pelosi's decorum after Trumps SOTU. Pelosi lowered the bar years ago. No one remembers Pelosi's walk across the floor during a session. She was wagging her finger and yelling at a Republican on the opposite side of the chamber all the while the speaker was banging the gavel, saying, "Order! , order! ,order!"

[@user-wb3es8hz1d]

Boebert felt shame? Beetlejuice. No credibility.

[@NE-Explorer]

The Groper

[@k1n63d]

Joe Biden?

[@ronsingh3121]

This woman is a fake

[@GirmaKassa-ip7ht]

Escort is embarrassed 😂😂😂

[@russellchastain841]

Dont believe a word she says

[@vickidillardtv]

WW feel this way about lots of Black Women.

[@MiximusRider]

it’s pretty much true too

[@shabbykat273]

AMEN 🙌🏼!

[@alabamadread]

1:00 pop off

[@neilelkin5307]

😂😂😂

[@hoonhwang4778]

It's should be illegal to have trans like MTG in women's debate.😊

[@benflint]

We're in big trouble when Lauren Bobert is the voice of reason LOL

[@aliceahmadieh9984]

😂😂😂😂 this is rich

[@DirkDiggler6903]

she's a cutie

[@riprob93]

The real question is why is Mike Lawler standing next to this drama queen while she pretends to say something of substance?🤔

[@tremartin1833]

Damn she sooo fine

[@nebojsa1976]

Until the lights go off, then, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttt issssssssss thissssssssssssssssssss

[@scwps23]

April 12, 1861

[@mariegumpel4955]

😂

[@damielmiller2944]

Democrat all the way

[@sheanelson4769]

WHY weren't you there in rhe MORNING..

[@Calypso231]

traitor

[@31u]

This is why "Men " should be leaders of our Nation..Not Dramaqueens

[@MallBlartPaulCop]

There's no bigger drama queen than Trump lmao

[@johnsonunit]

Ok misogynist 😂

[@FalconThomas]

When did boebert become such a coward

[@JoBrill07]

Exactly how was that cowardice? You wont be able to answer. Boebert has more integrity and is becoming quite a fine young adult as congress matures her. I for one am proud of her. I may not agree with her crazy, anti-American views, but she's growing.

[@dc9291]

Laureen - eventually there may be a cat fight and it will be physical & you will be in it love you.

[@haddensmith1938]

Are you the one who told crockett to calm down but said nothing concerning greens behavior Oh the Karen's in the house

[@mikepatrick8017]

MTG NEEDS TO STAY FOCUSED AND TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS FOR AMERICA! TRADING BARBS IS NOT THE WAY TO DO IT! THE FOCUS IS PRESIDENT TRUMP AND MAGA 2024!!

[@meganlovesresearch5944]

🤦‍♀️ Omg, when are you guys just going to admit that Trump is your new Messiah? At least I can point out things I disagree with about Biden. MAGA is obsessed with Trump. Just figure it out! You’re in a cult!

[@12344567ist]

She is focused.. Down in Ga. we learn how to kick a hornets nest and not get stung.................she is just kicking a hornets nest. This Shows the Democrat's true colors

[@mikepatrick8017]

@@12344567ist I UNDERSTAND MTG IS FRUSTRATED BUT STAY COMPOSED AND TOUGH AT THE SAME TIME! SHE SHOULD NOT LOWER HERSELF FOR THESE TWO DEMS WHO SUPPORT BIDEN! PRESIDENT TRUMP BACK IN THE PEOPLES' HOUSE IS THE ROCK BOTTOM GOAL!!

[@k1n63d]

"Did it pop off like that because it was night?" Why does the reporter speak like he's a Malibu's Most Wanted wannabe black?

[@maysville3815]

There are very few members of the Republican, MAGA, America First , Uniparty, pick a faction with any honor, integrity or civility. I could go on but those are the top 3 qualities. Lauren Bobert is not one of them, nor is MTG, Matt Gaetz, Gym Jordan, or James Comer. I could go on but those are the top 5.💙 VOTE A FULL BLUE BALLOT YOUR DEMOCRACY & FUTURE DEPEND ON IT! 💙

[@MariaCarmen-wb7gv]

We are a Constitutional Republic, the word Democracy is not found once in our Constitution, However it is mentioned in our Bill of Rights. Go figure.....When you advocate voting for any color, don't use the word Democracy, say, Our Constitution Republic is in danger, vote for whichever color that will honor and protect it. 🌹❤️🇺🇸

[@MallBlartPaulCop]

​@@MariaCarmen-wb7gvand for at least the foreseeable future, that color is blue. Even the "honorable" (not as bad as MTG) ones will fall in line to push national party agenda, and the rnc of the last decade+ seems primarily focused on getting and staying in power by any means they can plausibly do, despite being the minority party.

[@gorf101]

I totally agree with Ms. Boebert , I watched the whole thing and Marjorie definitely crossed the line.. AOC was no help neither...

[@sugarsauce2435]

But Crockett didn't cross a line. Ridiculous. They all crossed the line and they are ALL acting like children.

[@meep2253]

Bobo has also fought MTG 😂 look it up She is so fake and phony

[@sadiestoltzfus9798]

@@meep2253 Bobo😀.

[@AyyImTrev]

Hey Boebert, you can earn your salary by taking care of me in the movie theater!

[@Ryan2Julio]

Who cares what this strumpet says?

[@artsci2716]

Theres Blowbert!

[@andrewramish9092]

Maybe she was on the rag!

[@sadiestoltzfus9798]

I would have to say Greens in menopause.