Rep. Lauren Boebert’s farewell video drew criticism on X after The Independent reported her defeat in Colorado’s 4th District, with users revisiting past controversies alongside her Christian message.
The Independent reported that Friday’s race call named Democrat Eileen Laubacher the winner. Laubacher previously served as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and worked on the National Security Council. The outlet said President Donald Trump had carried the district by 18 points in 2024.
After the loss, Boebert posted a video on X. In it, she described praying in her former restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, and her decision to serve in Congress. She closed the post with a statement of faith. By Saturday, it had surpassed 1 million views, The Independent reported.
Some replies referenced Boebert’s removal from a Denver performance of “Beetlejuice” in 2023, while other users questioned the sincerity of her Christian message, the outlet reported. The Independent also said clips of the theater incident featured prominently in Democratic attack ads during the election cycle.
The episode follows EconoTimes’ coverage of CNN’s projection that Laubacher would defeat Boebert. The Independent added that Boebert told Scripps News on Wednesday she would not seek elected office in 2028.
