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BumRushDaShow

(165,451 posts)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:55 AM Yesterday

Lauren Boebert says Trump just 'retaliated' against her for her Epstein vote

Source: Raw Story

December 30, 2025 10:03PM ET


Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is accusing President Donald Trump of blocking a non-controversial water project affecting her district after the lawmaker challenged Trump to force the release of the Epstein files in November.

“… Trump decided to veto … a bipartisan bill that passed both the House and Senate unanimously. Why? Because nothing says ‘America First’ like denying clean drinking water to 50,000 people in Southeast Colorado, many of whom enthusiastically voted for him in all three elections,” Boebert said, according to Colorado news reporter Kyle Clark. “… I sincerely hope this veto has nothing to do with political retaliation for calling out corruption and demanding accountability. Americans deserve leadership that puts people over politics.”

“I thought the [Trump] campaign was about lowering costs and cutting red tape,” Boebert added.

More specifically, Trump vetoed a bill to fund a pipeline project to bring clean drinking water to communities on the Eastern Plains between Colorado’s Pueblo and Lamar cities, according to 9 News. The president’s veto of the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act,” which passed unanimously in the House and Senate, is Trump’s first veto of his second term.

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/alternet-posts/trump-boebert-epstein/





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Lauren Boebert says Trump just 'retaliated' against her for her Epstein vote (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP
You not sub for your Daddy? bucolic_frolic Yesterday #1
That's not the message I get from the article, gab13by13 Yesterday #4
Leopards eating her face was the first thought when reading this OP's title wolfie001 Yesterday #11
Yes, she did the right thing PatSeg Yesterday #19
I find her opportunistic, running to the front of the parade ToxMarz Yesterday #40
I suppose you're probably right PatSeg Yesterday #42
The other, equally plausible reason is that its Colorado, Volaris Yesterday #23
That's what he does, Lauren. tanyev Yesterday #2
Also, let her know that water is wet. mdbl Yesterday #10
Sorry Bimbo, hadEnuf Yesterday #3
We here in Colorado popsdenver Yesterday #34
We make as big mistake bashing MTG and Boebert, gab13by13 Yesterday #5
MTG hasn't changer her politics an iota, only her opinion of TACO. Boebert is just MTG Jr with less money. A lot less. marble falls Yesterday #8
Krasnov would disagree with your opinion. gab13by13 Yesterday #13
TACO is a goof ball, he doesn't even know what he thinks. We don't need MAGAs, we need everybody else to show up. marble falls Yesterday #15
"we'll never win without the group i call by a slur." uncle ray Yesterday #17
Think MTG will suddenly want to work with Dems in the coming years Bengus81 Yesterday #29
Her rhetoric has changed though (MTG) Polybius Yesterday #41
But her politics are still the same. Would Mussolini have been acceptable if he raised his little finger while ... marble falls 15 hrs ago #43
These 2 have done 99.5% anti-Democratic Party initiatives since both clowns entered Congress wolfie001 Yesterday #12
Agreed - The enemy of my enemy is my friend. flashman13 Yesterday #26
I heard they made up, he took her to see a musical at the Kennedy Center, a revival of Urinetown. marble falls Yesterday #6
For Trump, the show had audience participation (n/t) PJMcK Yesterday #33
At least his seat did. marble falls Yesterday #37
The REAL retaliation happens during primary season FakeNoose Yesterday #7
I hope he does. Smart money says a Democrat has a better than even chance to take those seats, anyway. marble falls Yesterday #9
If Congress overrides the veto, this could be a good thing. femmedem Yesterday #14
I believe Trump hates MAGAts only slightly less than Democrats. Blumancru Yesterday #16
Boebert can go back to being bar waitress, for all I care FakeNoose Yesterday #21
Trump may believe he doesn't need his MAGA Hey Joe Yesterday #25
Tina Peters would say it has nothing to do with Epstein. uncle ray Yesterday #18
It's probably less about Bobert than it is about Tina Peters. intheflow Yesterday #20
Did you really expect anything less Ms. Boebert? MarineCombatEngineer Yesterday #22
No kidding popsdenver Yesterday #35
Nah...thought she was different and most all of them do until the "moment" arrive when they Bengus81 Yesterday #36
He wants to keep Republicans in line. pandr32 Yesterday #24
It's all fun and games until he shits all over YOU JoseBalow Yesterday #27
Earlier reference: TexasTowelie Yesterday #28
Yet, another new member of... mercuryblues Yesterday #30
Alternative source: Alternet Cirsium Yesterday #31
Boebert: "I'm so mad I'll never lend Trump a helping hand ever again!" Efilroft Sul Yesterday #32
TWRD. pecosbob Yesterday #38
may be justsomeguy01 Yesterday #39
Now deport her to Antarctica! Wonder Why 15 hrs ago #44
She fed the Beast that is Trump for year now he's eating her face. BradBo 12 hrs ago #45

gab13by13

(31,133 posts)
4. That's not the message I get from the article,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:13 AM
Yesterday

the message is that Krasnov doesn't give a shit about unwashed Magats, he will fuck them over to punish one person who represents them.

That's the message.

Thank you Lauren Boebert for doing the right thing once in your life.

I believe that Boebert has learned the story of the leopard, maybe some of her constituents will also learn the story,

It is going to take unwashed Magats to join us to throw out the billionaires who are looting our treasury.

wolfie001

(7,061 posts)
11. Leopards eating her face was the first thought when reading this OP's title
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:43 AM
Yesterday

tRUMP is pure sh7t.

PatSeg

(52,032 posts)
19. Yes, she did the right thing
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:50 AM
Yesterday

I don't like her and I don't particularly trust her, but when someone does the right thing, I will give them credit.

It is funny that two of the most outrageous members of congress, Boebert and Greene, are the ones who have stood up to Trump, when so many more moderate representatives are still reluctant to do the right thing. It's not that hard guys - like with a temperamental toddler, just say "no".

ToxMarz

(2,742 posts)
40. I find her opportunistic, running to the front of the parade
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:37 PM
Yesterday

The Trump parade is about to run her over, so she looking for another to lead. She maybe doing the right thing but she wouldn't if it didn't potentially advantage her.

PatSeg

(52,032 posts)
42. I suppose you're probably right
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:39 PM
Yesterday

She is not the sort of person who does things because they are right, but more likely to benefit herself.

There is one other explanation that has dawned on me. It is possible that Boebert and perhaps Greene have been sexually abused themselves.

Volaris

(11,381 posts)
23. The other, equally plausible reason is that its Colorado,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:52 AM
Yesterday

and they won't release Tina Peters so fuck them, and his rotted brain has probably already forgotten the other thing.

Either way yeah good job, Donnie...keep fucking over your own voters, it won't change the fact that EPSTIEN EPSTIEN EPSTIEN

tanyev

(48,626 posts)
2. That's what he does, Lauren.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:11 AM
Yesterday

Oh, and the Trump campaign was NEVER about lowering costs and cutting red tape.

mdbl

(8,063 posts)
10. Also, let her know that water is wet.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:34 AM
Yesterday

And she might not know the sun rises in the east.

popsdenver

(1,486 posts)
34. We here in Colorado
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 01:24 PM
Yesterday

call her BANG-BANG BOEBERT, and not because she wears a gun.............She has been Banned from attending any event in the Denver Center for Performing Arts for her and her boy-toy's vile actions during a past performance......

All of Rural Colorado Voters elected her........when one district got wise to her, she just moved to another.........Doesn't say much for Rural Colorado Voters..........

gab13by13

(31,133 posts)
5. We make as big mistake bashing MTG and Boebert,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:15 AM
Yesterday

it's exactly what Krasnov wants everyone to do.

marble falls

(70,747 posts)
8. MTG hasn't changer her politics an iota, only her opinion of TACO. Boebert is just MTG Jr with less money. A lot less.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:25 AM
Yesterday

gab13by13

(31,133 posts)
13. Krasnov would disagree with your opinion.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:53 AM
Yesterday

4 House Magats have stood up to Krasnov and here we are bashing them, Krasnov must be smiling.

We will never win back our country if we don't get a significant number of unwashed Magats to join us.

marble falls

(70,747 posts)
15. TACO is a goof ball, he doesn't even know what he thinks. We don't need MAGAs, we need everybody else to show up.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:01 AM
Yesterday

... MAGAs are true believers, they can only be reduced down so far. I'd settle for them to being discouraged from voting.

Bengus81

(9,783 posts)
29. Think MTG will suddenly want to work with Dems in the coming years
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:30 AM
Yesterday

when she runs for Governor or Senator? Get real...........

Polybius

(21,438 posts)
41. Her rhetoric has changed though (MTG)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:45 PM
Yesterday

She has apologized for her past tone and comments.

marble falls

(70,747 posts)
43. But her politics are still the same. Would Mussolini have been acceptable if he raised his little finger while ...
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:59 AM
15 hrs ago

... drinking tea?

wolfie001

(7,061 posts)
12. These 2 have done 99.5% anti-Democratic Party initiatives since both clowns entered Congress
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:46 AM
Yesterday

The real culprits are the stupid as f6ck voters that installed them.

flashman13

(1,989 posts)
26. Agreed - The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:59 AM
Yesterday

Hey gab13, we seem to be on the same page as usual.

marble falls

(70,747 posts)
6. I heard they made up, he took her to see a musical at the Kennedy Center, a revival of Urinetown.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:23 AM
Yesterday

FakeNoose

(40,099 posts)
7. The REAL retaliation happens during primary season
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:25 AM
Yesterday

Chump believes he still has the cojones to primary those Repukes who oppose him.
Does he? We'll find out in a few months.

marble falls

(70,747 posts)
9. I hope he does. Smart money says a Democrat has a better than even chance to take those seats, anyway.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:29 AM
Yesterday

femmedem

(8,538 posts)
14. If Congress overrides the veto, this could be a good thing.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:54 AM
Yesterday

A bipartisan stand against punishing districts for their representatives' votes would be a powerful step in favor of checks and balances.

Blumancru

(202 posts)
16. I believe Trump hates MAGAts only slightly less than Democrats.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:15 AM
Yesterday

In his view, there are two kinds of people. Those to be exploited (suckers), and him. He will not be running again, due to term limits or death, so he has no further use for them. Birdbrain and her constituents will be discarded as he would a lawyer, ex wife, a fisherman on a boat in the Caribbean, or teenager he has had his way with. He uses people until they are all used up. His contempt for others is palpable.
Birdbrain is using him too. Sensing that he is now a political liability, she is turning on him, just enough to try to keep her seat in congress.

FakeNoose

(40,099 posts)
21. Boebert can go back to being bar waitress, for all I care
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:40 AM
Yesterday

Chump on the other hand, is seriously damaging our country and he's fully in cahoots with some really evil people. If the 2026 elections don't put an end to his over-reach there's not much hope for us.

Hey Joe

(391 posts)
25. Trump may believe he doesn't need his MAGA
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:58 AM
Yesterday

base so much now that he has his Pootie poot and tech bro billionaires.
He never really held anything but disdain for these poor unwashed nitwits anyway. They have served their purpose for him now.
His family is rolling in the dough and they have no fucks left to give them.

intheflow

(29,981 posts)
20. It's probably less about Bobert than it is about Tina Peters.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:10 AM
Yesterday

Trump wants to punish Colorado for not releasing a convicted criminal at his behest.

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,616 posts)
22. Did you really expect anything less Ms. Boebert?
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:44 AM
Yesterday

You saw what Trumpedo does to those that crosses him, so why are you so surprised?

popsdenver

(1,486 posts)
35. No kidding
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 01:29 PM
Yesterday

Just look at what he did to Sarah Huck-a-Pig after all she did daily for him for years and years......

Bengus81

(9,783 posts)
36. Nah...thought she was different and most all of them do until the "moment" arrive when they
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 01:40 PM
Yesterday

they realize they FAFO.

pandr32

(13,756 posts)
24. He wants to keep Republicans in line.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:57 AM
Yesterday

By acting this way he is demonstrating his ill-grabbed power to every single one of them.

mercuryblues

(16,168 posts)
30. Yet, another new member of...
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:51 AM
Yesterday

If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you club. The list is getting long.

justsomeguy01

(37 posts)
39. may be
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 04:25 PM
Yesterday

1. general hate of anything constructive & beneficial
2. payoff
3. Trump hates CO gov Polis

BradBo

(905 posts)
45. She fed the Beast that is Trump for year now he's eating her face.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:01 AM
12 hrs ago

Boeberts one of the all time dumbest and amoral grifters in politics.
And so are the folks in her new district that votes her in.

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