Rep. Boebert Criticizes 'Horny' Congress After Lawmakers' Resignations

The Colorado Republican made the comments three years after her own alleged public groping incident.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:27pm

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of an empty congressional office, with warm sunlight streaming through the windows and deep shadows enveloping the space, conveying a sense of solitude and unease.The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct casts a somber shadow over the halls of Congress.Denver Today

Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert questioned why members of Congress were 'so horny' and told her colleagues to 'go to church' after two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct resigned this week. Boebert's comments come roughly three years after she was escorted from a public theater in Denver for 'causing a disturbance' that allegedly included groping her date.

Why it matters

Boebert's criticism of her fellow lawmakers and her own past incident raise questions about the culture of sexual misconduct in Congress and the accountability of elected officials. The resignations of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales over allegations of inappropriate behavior also highlight ongoing issues of sexual harassment and abuse of power in politics.

The details

Former Reps. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Republican, announced their resignations on Monday, April 13, after being accused of sexual misconduct. Swalwell apologized for 'mistakes in judgment' and suspended his campaign for California governor after five women accused him of sexual misconduct, including rape. Gonzales faced bipartisan calls for expulsion after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.

  • On Monday, April 13, Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales announced their resignations.
  • On Tuesday, April 14, Boebert criticized the ex-lawmakers and called for them to lose their pensions.
  • On Thursday, April 16, Boebert made her 'horny' Congress comments outside the Capitol.

The players

Rep. Lauren Boebert

A Republican congresswoman from Colorado who has faced her own allegations of inappropriate behavior, including a 2023 incident where she was escorted from a theater for 'causing a disturbance' that allegedly included groping her date.

Rep. Eric Swalwell

A Democratic congressman from California who resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct, including rape, by five women.

Rep. Tony Gonzales

A Republican congressman from Texas who resigned after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.

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What they’re saying

“'Why is everybody so horny here? Go to church, find Jesus. Like, why is everybody so horny here?'”

— Rep. Lauren Boebert, Republican Congresswoman

“'While he was choking me, I lost consciousness. I thought I died.'”

— Lonna Drewes, Accuser of Rep. Eric Swalwell

What’s next

Boebert has said she plans to file a resolution to censure Swalwell, and has called for both Swalwell and Gonzales to lose their congressional pensions.

The takeaway

Boebert's comments highlight the ongoing issues of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior in Congress, even among the lawmakers themselves. The resignations of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales underscore the need for greater accountability and reform to address these problems within the halls of power.