Lauren Boebert Calls Out 'Embarrassing' GOP Colleague In TMZ Interview
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Key Points:
- Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized fellow Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for his prolonged absence from the House, noting he has missed over 100 votes and has not been seen for months.
- Boebert described Kean's absence as "embarrassing" and expressed frustration over the lack of accountability, contrasting her own hard work with his absence since March.
- Despite Boebert's criticism, President Donald Trump praised Kean, stating he was "working tirelessly" and endorsed him after Kean won his primary unopposed.
- Kean has cited health issues as the reason for his absence and promised to provide more transparency about his condition in the future.
- Boebert also referenced past proxy voting during the COVID-19 pandemic and questioned the legitimacy of Kean's re-election given his lack of presence.