‘Couldn’t Stay Silent’: Boebert Addresses Outburst During State of the Union
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is addressing a viral moment from President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Biden made a reference to deceased U.S. service members in flag-draped coffins during his remarks which…
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is addressing a viral moment from President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
Biden made a reference to deceased U.S. service members in flag-draped coffins during his remarks which led Boebert to puncture the solemn mood in the House chamber as she shouted, “You put them in. Thirteen of them.”
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In a tweet Tuesday night, the Colorado Congresswoman explained, “When Biden said flag draped coffins I couldn’t stay silent. I told him directly he did it. He put 13 in there.”
“Our heroic servicemen and women deserve so much better,” she added.
Democrats booed Boebert after she shouted out during the speech.
Boebert’s comments referred to the 13 U.S. service members who died in Kabul, Afghanistan, in Aug. 2021 when a suicide bomber detonated explosives. At least 170 civilians were killed as well.
The attack came amid the United States’ withdrawal from