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BumRushDaShow

(165,796 posts)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:55 AM Dec 31

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 Dec 31 OP
You not sub for your Daddy? bucolic_frolic Dec 31 #1
That's not the message I get from the article, gab13by13 Dec 31 #4
Leopards eating her face was the first thought when reading this OP's title wolfie001 Dec 31 #11
Yes, she did the right thing PatSeg Dec 31 #19
I find her opportunistic, running to the front of the parade ToxMarz Dec 31 #40
I suppose you're probably right PatSeg Dec 31 #42
The other, equally plausible reason is that its Colorado, Volaris Dec 31 #23
That's what he does, Lauren. tanyev Dec 31 #2
Also, let her know that water is wet. mdbl Dec 31 #10
Sorry Bimbo, hadEnuf Dec 31 #3
We here in Colorado popsdenver Dec 31 #34
We make as big mistake bashing MTG and Boebert, gab13by13 Dec 31 #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 Dec 31 #8
Krasnov would disagree with your opinion. gab13by13 Dec 31 #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 Dec 31 #15
"we'll never win without the group i call by a slur." uncle ray Dec 31 #17
Think MTG will suddenly want to work with Dems in the coming years Bengus81 Dec 31 #29
Her rhetoric has changed though (MTG) Polybius Dec 31 #41
But her politics are still the same. Would Mussolini have been acceptable if he raised his little finger while ... marble falls Jan 1 #43
I think aligning with Hitler is disqualifying for anyone Polybius Sunday #47
These 2 have done 99.5% anti-Democratic Party initiatives since both clowns entered Congress wolfie001 Dec 31 #12
Agreed - The enemy of my enemy is my friend. flashman13 Dec 31 #26
I heard they made up, he took her to see a musical at the Kennedy Center, a revival of Urinetown. marble falls Dec 31 #6
For Trump, the show had audience participation (n/t) PJMcK Dec 31 #33
At least his seat did. marble falls Dec 31 #37
The REAL retaliation happens during primary season FakeNoose Dec 31 #7
I hope he does. Smart money says a Democrat has a better than even chance to take those seats, anyway. marble falls Dec 31 #9
If Congress overrides the veto, this could be a good thing. femmedem Dec 31 #14
I believe Trump hates MAGAts only slightly less than Democrats. Blumancru Dec 31 #16
Boebert can go back to being bar waitress, for all I care FakeNoose Dec 31 #21
Trump may believe he doesn't need his MAGA Hey Joe Dec 31 #25
Tina Peters would say it has nothing to do with Epstein. uncle ray Dec 31 #18
It's probably less about Bobert than it is about Tina Peters. intheflow Dec 31 #20
Did you really expect anything less Ms. Boebert? MarineCombatEngineer Dec 31 #22
No kidding popsdenver Dec 31 #35
Nah...thought she was different and most all of them do until the "moment" arrive when they Bengus81 Dec 31 #36
He wants to keep Republicans in line. pandr32 Dec 31 #24
It's all fun and games until he shits all over YOU JoseBalow Dec 31 #27
Earlier reference: TexasTowelie Dec 31 #28
Yet, another new member of... mercuryblues Dec 31 #30
Alternative source: Alternet Cirsium Dec 31 #31
Boebert: "I'm so mad I'll never lend Trump a helping hand ever again!" Efilroft Sul Dec 31 #32
Whatever. efhmc Friday #46
TWRD. pecosbob Dec 31 #38
may be justsomeguy01 Dec 31 #39
Now deport her to Antarctica! Wonder Why Jan 1 #44
She fed the Beast that is Trump for year now he's eating her face. BradBo Jan 1 #45
She misplace her right-wing jackboots? Emile Monday #48

gab13by13

(31,243 posts)
4. That's not the message I get from the article,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:13 AM
Dec 31

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

(7,092 posts)
11. Leopards eating her face was the first thought when reading this OP's title
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:43 AM
Dec 31

tRUMP is pure sh7t.

PatSeg

(52,189 posts)
19. Yes, she did the right thing
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:50 AM
Dec 31

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

(2,758 posts)
40. I find her opportunistic, running to the front of the parade
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:37 PM
Dec 31

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

(52,189 posts)
42. I suppose you're probably right
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:39 PM
Dec 31

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

(11,403 posts)
23. The other, equally plausible reason is that its Colorado,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:52 AM
Dec 31

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

(48,665 posts)
2. That's what he does, Lauren.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:11 AM
Dec 31

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

mdbl

(8,116 posts)
10. Also, let her know that water is wet.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:34 AM
Dec 31

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

popsdenver

(1,562 posts)
34. We here in Colorado
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 01:24 PM
Dec 31

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

(31,243 posts)
5. We make as big mistake bashing MTG and Boebert,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:15 AM
Dec 31

it's exactly what Krasnov wants everyone to do.

marble falls

(71,104 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
Dec 31

gab13by13

(31,243 posts)
13. Krasnov would disagree with your opinion.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:53 AM
Dec 31

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

(71,104 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
Dec 31

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

Bengus81

(9,826 posts)
29. Think MTG will suddenly want to work with Dems in the coming years
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:30 AM
Dec 31

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

marble falls

(71,104 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
Jan 1

... drinking tea?

Polybius

(21,513 posts)
47. I think aligning with Hitler is disqualifying for anyone
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 07:49 PM
Sunday

Damn, even if he repented I don't think I could forgive him for that.

wolfie001

(7,092 posts)
12. These 2 have done 99.5% anti-Democratic Party initiatives since both clowns entered Congress
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:46 AM
Dec 31

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

flashman13

(2,027 posts)
26. Agreed - The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:59 AM
Dec 31

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

marble falls

(71,104 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
Dec 31

FakeNoose

(40,191 posts)
7. The REAL retaliation happens during primary season
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:25 AM
Dec 31

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

(71,104 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
Dec 31

femmedem

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

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

Blumancru

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

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

(40,191 posts)
21. Boebert can go back to being bar waitress, for all I care
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:40 AM
Dec 31

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

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

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

(29,998 posts)
20. It's probably less about Bobert than it is about Tina Peters.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:10 AM
Dec 31

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

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,733 posts)
22. Did you really expect anything less Ms. Boebert?
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:44 AM
Dec 31

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

popsdenver

(1,562 posts)
35. No kidding
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 01:29 PM
Dec 31

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

Bengus81

(9,826 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
Dec 31

they realize they FAFO.

pandr32

(13,784 posts)
24. He wants to keep Republicans in line.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:57 AM
Dec 31

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

mercuryblues

(16,175 posts)
30. Yet, another new member of...
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:51 AM
Dec 31

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

BradBo

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

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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