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BumRushDaShow

(170,422 posts)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:55 AM Dec 2025

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 2025 OP
You not sub for your Daddy? bucolic_frolic Dec 2025 #1
That's not the message I get from the article, gab13by13 Dec 2025 #4
Leopards eating her face was the first thought when reading this OP's title wolfie001 Dec 2025 #11
Yes, she did the right thing PatSeg Dec 2025 #19
I find her opportunistic, running to the front of the parade ToxMarz Dec 2025 #40
I suppose you're probably right PatSeg Dec 2025 #42
The other, equally plausible reason is that its Colorado, Volaris Dec 2025 #23
That's what he does, Lauren. tanyev Dec 2025 #2
Also, let her know that water is wet. mdbl Dec 2025 #10
Sorry Bimbo, hadEnuf Dec 2025 #3
We here in Colorado popsdenver Dec 2025 #34
We make as big mistake bashing MTG and Boebert, gab13by13 Dec 2025 #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 2025 #8
Krasnov would disagree with your opinion. gab13by13 Dec 2025 #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 2025 #15
"we'll never win without the group i call by a slur." uncle ray Dec 2025 #17
Think MTG will suddenly want to work with Dems in the coming years Bengus81 Dec 2025 #29
Her rhetoric has changed though (MTG) Polybius Dec 2025 #41
But her politics are still the same. Would Mussolini have been acceptable if he raised his little finger while ... marble falls Jan 2026 #43
I think aligning with Hitler is disqualifying for anyone Polybius Jan 2026 #47
These 2 have done 99.5% anti-Democratic Party initiatives since both clowns entered Congress wolfie001 Dec 2025 #12
Agreed - The enemy of my enemy is my friend. flashman13 Dec 2025 #26
I heard they made up, he took her to see a musical at the Kennedy Center, a revival of Urinetown. marble falls Dec 2025 #6
For Trump, the show had audience participation (n/t) PJMcK Dec 2025 #33
At least his seat did. marble falls Dec 2025 #37
The REAL retaliation happens during primary season FakeNoose Dec 2025 #7
I hope he does. Smart money says a Democrat has a better than even chance to take those seats, anyway. marble falls Dec 2025 #9
If Congress overrides the veto, this could be a good thing. femmedem Dec 2025 #14
I believe Trump hates MAGAts only slightly less than Democrats. Blumancru Dec 2025 #16
Boebert can go back to being bar waitress, for all I care FakeNoose Dec 2025 #21
Trump may believe he doesn't need his MAGA Hey Joe Dec 2025 #25
Tina Peters would say it has nothing to do with Epstein. uncle ray Dec 2025 #18
It's probably less about Bobert than it is about Tina Peters. intheflow Dec 2025 #20
Did you really expect anything less Ms. Boebert? MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2025 #22
No kidding popsdenver Dec 2025 #35
Nah...thought she was different and most all of them do until the "moment" arrive when they Bengus81 Dec 2025 #36
He wants to keep Republicans in line. pandr32 Dec 2025 #24
It's all fun and games until he shits all over YOU JoseBalow Dec 2025 #27
Earlier reference: TexasTowelie Dec 2025 #28
Yet, another new member of... mercuryblues Dec 2025 #30
Alternative source: Alternet Cirsium Dec 2025 #31
Boebert: "I'm so mad I'll never lend Trump a helping hand ever again!" Efilroft Sul Dec 2025 #32
Whatever. efhmc Jan 2026 #46
TWRD. pecosbob Dec 2025 #38
may be justsomeguy01 Dec 2025 #39
Now deport her to Antarctica! Wonder Why Jan 2026 #44
She fed the Beast that is Trump for year now he's eating her face. BradBo Jan 2026 #45
She misplace her right-wing jackboots? Emile Jan 2026 #48

gab13by13

(32,466 posts)
4. That's not the message I get from the article,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:13 AM
Dec 2025

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

(7,788 posts)
11. Leopards eating her face was the first thought when reading this OP's title
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:43 AM
Dec 2025

tRUMP is pure sh7t.

PatSeg

(53,225 posts)
19. Yes, she did the right thing
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:50 AM
Dec 2025

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

(2,969 posts)
40. I find her opportunistic, running to the front of the parade
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:37 PM
Dec 2025

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

(53,225 posts)
42. I suppose you're probably right
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:39 PM
Dec 2025

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

(11,731 posts)
23. The other, equally plausible reason is that its Colorado,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:52 AM
Dec 2025

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

(49,379 posts)
2. That's what he does, Lauren.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:11 AM
Dec 2025

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

mdbl

(8,709 posts)
10. Also, let her know that water is wet.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:34 AM
Dec 2025

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

popsdenver

(2,356 posts)
34. We here in Colorado
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 02:24 PM
Dec 2025

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

(32,466 posts)
5. We make as big mistake bashing MTG and Boebert,
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:15 AM
Dec 2025

it's exactly what Krasnov wants everyone to do.

marble falls

(71,984 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, 09:25 AM
Dec 2025

gab13by13

(32,466 posts)
13. Krasnov would disagree with your opinion.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:53 AM
Dec 2025

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

(71,984 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, 10:01 AM
Dec 2025

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

Bengus81

(10,214 posts)
29. Think MTG will suddenly want to work with Dems in the coming years
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 12:30 PM
Dec 2025

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

Polybius

(21,955 posts)
41. Her rhetoric has changed though (MTG)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:45 PM
Dec 2025

She has apologized for her past tone and comments.

marble falls

(71,984 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, 08:59 AM
Jan 2026

... drinking tea?

Polybius

(21,955 posts)
47. I think aligning with Hitler is disqualifying for anyone
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 08:49 PM
Jan 2026

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

wolfie001

(7,788 posts)
12. These 2 have done 99.5% anti-Democratic Party initiatives since both clowns entered Congress
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:46 AM
Dec 2025

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

flashman13

(2,446 posts)
26. Agreed - The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:59 AM
Dec 2025

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

marble falls

(71,984 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, 09:23 AM
Dec 2025

FakeNoose

(41,871 posts)
7. The REAL retaliation happens during primary season
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:25 AM
Dec 2025

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

(71,984 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, 09:29 AM
Dec 2025

femmedem

(8,562 posts)
14. If Congress overrides the veto, this could be a good thing.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:54 AM
Dec 2025

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

Blumancru

(277 posts)
16. I believe Trump hates MAGAts only slightly less than Democrats.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:15 AM
Dec 2025

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

(41,871 posts)
21. Boebert can go back to being bar waitress, for all I care
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:40 AM
Dec 2025

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

(665 posts)
25. Trump may believe he doesn't need his MAGA
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:58 AM
Dec 2025

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

(30,199 posts)
20. It's probably less about Bobert than it is about Tina Peters.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:10 AM
Dec 2025

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

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,115 posts)
22. Did you really expect anything less Ms. Boebert?
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:44 AM
Dec 2025

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

popsdenver

(2,356 posts)
35. No kidding
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 02:29 PM
Dec 2025

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

Bengus81

(10,214 posts)
36. Nah...thought she was different and most all of them do until the "moment" arrive when they
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 02:40 PM
Dec 2025

they realize they FAFO.

pandr32

(14,307 posts)
24. He wants to keep Republicans in line.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:57 AM
Dec 2025

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

mercuryblues

(16,453 posts)
30. Yet, another new member of...
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 12:51 PM
Dec 2025

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

BradBo

(1,029 posts)
45. She fed the Beast that is Trump for year now he's eating her face.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 12:01 PM
Jan 2026

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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