Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly got drunk at a Republican gala in New York City and had to be cut off by bartenders, sparking rumors that she irritated former President Donald Trump by taking too many selfies with him. Witnesses denied that she was cut off, but confirmed that Boebert was bothering Trump for photos at the event, which took place at the Cipriani ballroom. Boebert was joined by other prominent figures such as Steve Bannon, Florida GOP Rep. Corey Mills, and club president Gavin Wax at the gala.
One witness at the gala revealed that Boebert attempted to take multiple selfies with Trump and Wax, but was pushed away by the former president who told her, “That’s enough.” Despite this incident, Boebert was not cut off from alcohol, according to sources. Boebert herself declined to comment on the allegations made by CNN. New York Young Republican Club President Gavin Wax downplayed the incident, stating that the club throws the best galas and hopes that Boebert had a good time at the event.
Following the gala, Boebert continued partying into the early hours of the morning at the Upper East Side’s Beach Cafe with fellow House colleague Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) and disgraced former GOP Rep. George Santos. This is not the first time Boebert has found herself embroiled in public controversy, as she was asked to leave a production of ‘Beetlejuice’ in Denver after engaging in excessive public displays of affection with her then-boyfriend Quinn Gallagher.
Overall, Boebert’s behavior at the New York Young Republicans gala has sparked a mix of rumors and denials regarding her alleged intoxication and inappropriate behavior towards former President Trump. Despite witness accounts of her attempting to take selfies with Trump and others, Boebert was not cut off from alcohol. The congresswoman’s actions, both at the event and in the past, have drawn attention to her public behavior and may impact her reputation as a lawmaker in the future.