Rep. Boebert Slams 'Horny' Congress After Past Groping Incident

Firebrand lawmaker criticizes lawmakers' conduct amid recent sex scandals on Capitol Hill.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:24pm

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Controversial Rep. Lauren Boebert stunned reporters by chastising lawmakers in Congress for being 'horny', just three years after she was caught on camera groping her date in public at a Denver theater. Boebert, known for her MAGA-aligned views, reacted to the string of sex scandals rocking Congress by urging lawmakers to 'go to church' and 'find Jesus'.

Why it matters

Boebert's comments highlight the ongoing issues of misconduct and lack of accountability among some members of Congress, even as she herself faced public scrutiny over her own past behavior. The congresswoman's remarks also reflect the broader partisan divisions and heated rhetoric that have characterized recent political discourse.

The details

In 2023, Boebert went viral after being ejected from a 'Beetlejuice' performance in a Denver theater for groping her date, Quinn Gallagher, a Democrat. The couple also enraged fellow patrons by blowing vape smoke and taking photos in violation of theater policy. Boebert later apologized, saying she was 'a little too eccentric' and 'overly animated'.

  • In 2023, Boebert was caught on camera groping her date in a Denver theater.
  • On April 16, 2026, Boebert criticized 'horny' lawmakers in Congress amid recent sex scandals.

The players

Rep. Lauren Boebert

A 39-year-old Republican congresswoman from Colorado known for her MAGA-aligned views and controversial behavior.

Quinn Gallagher

Boebert's date in the 2023 theater incident, who is a Democrat.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, go to church, find Jesus. Like, I mean, why is everybody so horny here?”

— Rep. Lauren Boebert, Congresswoman

The takeaway

Boebert's comments underscore the ongoing issues of misconduct and lack of accountability among some members of Congress, even as she herself faced public scrutiny over her own past behavior. Her remarks also reflect the broader partisan divisions and heated rhetoric that have characterized recent political discourse.