What happened at the restaurant?
On Saturday, January 7, 2024, a shocking incident occurred at a restaurant in Silt, Colorado, involving U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband Jayson Boebert. According to reports, the two had a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight. Jayson Boebert called the police and claimed that he was a victim of domestic violence. He also alleged that Lauren Boebert punched him in the face several times.
However, Lauren Boebert denied these allegations and said that she did not punch Jayson in the face and no one was arrested. She also said that she was consulting with her lawyer about the false claims he made against her and evaluating all of her legal options.
The police confirmed that they were investigating the incident but did not provide any further details or arrests. They also said that they were looking for any relevant video footage of the incident.
What is their history?
Lauren Boebert and Jayson Boebert were married for four years and have four sons together. They filed for divorce in May 2023, citing “irreconcilable differences”. They have been involved in several controversies and scandals since then, such as:
- Lauren Boebert’s role in the January 6th Capitol riot, where she was seen carrying a gun inside the building and making inflammatory remarks.
- Lauren Boebert’s arrest in March 2023 for trespassing on private property while carrying a firearm.
- Lauren Boebert’s involvement in a shooting incident at a Colorado theater in September 2023, where she was accused of disruptive behavior by other patrons.
- Jayson Boebert’s arrest in April 2023 for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend with a baseball bat.
- Jayson Boebert’s involvement in a shooting incident at a Colorado school board meeting in October 2023, where he was accused of threatening to kill school board members.
What are their political careers?
Lauren Boebert is a Republican congresswoman who represents Colorado’s third congressional district since 2019. She won her second term by defeating Democratic challenger Adam Frisch by just 546 votes. She is known for her staunch support of former President Donald Trump and his policies, as well as her outspoken views on gun rights, immigration, and national security.
Jayson Boebert is also a Republican who ran for Congress in Colorado’s third district in 2018 but lost to Democrat Jared Polis by about 10 points. He is currently running for governor of Colorado in 2024 as an independent candidate.
What are their future plans?
Lauren Boebert has announced that she intends to relocate from Colorado’s third congressional district to the fourth district and seek a third term in Congress there. She said that this decision was influenced by her “difficult divorce” from Jayson Boebert and her desire to avoid facing him again.
Jayson Boebert has not revealed his plans after losing his bid for governor of Colorado. He said that he does not want to pursue any other political office or run for president.
Lauren Boebert and Jayson Boebert are two ex-husbands who have been involved in several controversies and scandals over the years. Their latest altercation at a restaurant has sparked an investigation by the police and raised questions about their relationship status and political ambitions.
