A tweet from Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a newly elected Congresswoman from Colorado, has sparked theories of her aiding the rioters by live-tweeting the location of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the Capitol insurrection. It was Boebart's third day in Congress on the day Capitol was laid to siege by violent Trump supporters.
The fatal protest started soon after Vice President Mike Pence told the lawmakers that he will not block the congressional certification of Joe Biden's victory. Quashing hopes of Trump and his supporters Pence, at the beginning of the joint session, had said that he did not believe he has the "unilateral authority to decide which electoral votes should be counted."
Boebart Tweeted About Pelosi's Removal from Chambers
In the controversial tweet shared soon after the rioters broke into Capitol, Boebert wrote: "The Speaker has been removed from the chambers." In another tweet earlier, the Congresswomen wrote a cryptic message saying, " Today is 1776."
We were locked in the House Chambers.
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) January 6, 2021
Prior to the attack, Boebert had told Pelosi that she has 'constituents outside this building right now,' while objecting to the certification of the 2020 Presidential election results in key battleground states, reported KRDO.
Today is 1776.
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) January 6, 2021
"Madame Speaker, I have constituents outside this building right now and I promised to be their voice. It is my separate but equal obligation to weigh in on this election and object," Boebert is heard saying in the viral video.
@laurenboebert to Nancy Pelosi: “Madam Speaker, I have constituents outside this building right now. I promised my voters to be their voice."
— Resist Programming 🛰 (@RzstProgramming) January 10, 2021
Then, during the lockdown, Lauren Boebert tweeted out Pelosi’s location to her followers. pic.twitter.com/H6Ms51Tx5W
The outlet further reported that local lawmakers and several organizations not only blamed Boebart for the attack but also demanded her resignation. "Lauren Boebert has betrayed the American people and is a conspirator in the insurrection that occurred at Capitol Hill on January 6th. As the citizens she represents in Congress, we cannot recall her and we cannot impeach her, but we do not accept that she is fit to represent the people of Colorado District 3 in Congress," said Rural Colorado United said in a press release.
Social Media Questions Boebert's Role in Capitol Attack
Boebert, who had released a video claiming her right to carry a Glock on the grounds of Capitol and streets of Washington, was questioned about the timing and reason behind her tweet.
This is Congresswoman @laurenboebert, live tweeting Pelosi’s whereabouts to the traitorous mob on 1/6/21. Just before this, she informed the mob that they were locked in House Chambers. Leading them to the very leaders they were looking to EXECUTE. RESIGN #RemoveLaurenBoebert https://t.co/FuzixjUrui
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) January 10, 2021
"@FBIWFO please arrest @laurenboabert for aiding and abetting those who were hunting down @SpeakerPelosi on Jan, 6th by tweeting the Speaker's whereabouts," tweeted a person adding, "She's 5ft tall, 100 pounds and carries a Glock (and won't stop telling everyone)."
@BrookeBCNN please I hope someone sees this. These tweets are from Denver GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert on the morning of the terror attacK followed up by a second tweet betraying the location of Pelosi. See below: pic.twitter.com/D0dFpEJMJV
— Katie Faires (@free2bk8) January 10, 2021
"Dear @FBI You asked for help tracking down the terrorists who attempted to overthrow the govt. I give you Congresswoman @laurenboebert who actually live-tweeted @SpeakerPelosi's location to the rioters," tweeted another user.
@TwitterSafety, with #TrumpBanned, we noticed Trump tried to tweet from other accounts. In the midst of this, @laurenboebert changed her profile pic to Trump’s Twitter avi. She has a blue check. Was Trump using her account? https://t.co/sCVgMYQTiS pic.twitter.com/9WgfE4rsLp
— Resist Programming 🛰 (@RzstProgramming) January 10, 2021
"Why was this Republican member of Congress, Lauren Boebert, live tweeting the location of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the midst of the deadly coup attempt on the Capitol?" tweeted Keith Boykin.
Here are some of the other responses:
Congresswoman* Lauren Boebert was giving terrorists minute by minute of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s whereabouts. Unbelievable!
— Baligubadle (@Baligubadle1) January 10, 2021
TO: Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi
— 🌎 The Tao of Kat 🌎 (@kathrynresister) January 10, 2021
FROM: A very concerned Democrat
RE: Lauren Boebert @laurenboebert
Lauren Boebert was a perpetrator in revealing your location in the Capitol on January 6. She must be removed and jailed. Her first day on the job and she commits a crime. Enough!
Don't forget Rep. Lauren Boebert, who was tweeting Pelosi's location during the siege. She actually helped the rioters. Shortly before the siege, she tweeted 1776. Appears she may have been part of it. If not, she definitely knew about it & gave Pelosi's location willingly.
— Shelly (@ShellyMKFisher) January 10, 2021
Very interesting that this was tweeted by her during the Insurrection @FBI â¬†ï¸ quiet possible this is a specific message to those she called to action. @SpeakerPelosi you might want to bring someone into your office for a talk. Make sure to check for weapons first.
— Nate (@NateRuns5) January 9, 2021
