Boebert emerges as last remaining Republican from Epstein files rebellion
Rep. Lauren Boebert is likely to be the only remaining House Republican from the group that sought to release the Epstein files. The other members have either resigned, lost elections, or are retiring. Despite facing criticism from former President Trump, Boebert remains confident about her reelection prospects.
- ▪Boebert is running for reelection unopposed in her district.
- ▪Three other GOP lawmakers from the original group have left Congress.
- ▪Trump expressed a desire for a primary challenger against Boebert, but it may be too late for that to happen.
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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is poised to become the lone remaining House Republican next Congress from the original group of four GOP lawmakers who forced a vote to release the Epstein files, assuming she wins reelection. The other three members of the group have either resigned, been defeated, or are leaving Congress. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene quit earlier this year amid a feud with President Donald Trump. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is retiring from the House to run for governor of South Carolina, a campaign that is by no means assured of victory. And Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was defeated for reelection in a GOP primary on Tuesday by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein.
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