Fact Check: Boerbart lies

Fact Check: "Boebert lies"

What We Know

The claim that "Boebert lies" stems from allegations made by the American Muckrakers PAC, a Democratic super PAC, which has accused Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of various misconducts, including having had abortions and previously working as an escort. These allegations have been met with strong denials from Boebert and her representatives, who assert that the claims are "completely baseless and disgusting" (CNN).

The PAC's co-founder, David Wheeler, admitted to CNN that the group had made several inaccuracies in its claims about Boebert, including misidentifying a photo of another woman as Boebert and misrepresenting the timeline of alleged events (CNN). For instance, the PAC initially claimed Boebert had an abortion in 2004, which conflicts with the timeline of her son’s birth in March 2005. After being confronted with this information, Wheeler acknowledged the error and suggested it was a typo (CNN).

Despite these admissions, Wheeler maintained that the PAC stands by the "major thrust" of its allegations, which include unverified claims about Boebert's personal life (CNN). The PAC has not provided corroborating evidence for its claims, relying instead on anonymous sources, which complicates the verification process (CNN).

Analysis

The credibility of the claims against Boebert is significantly undermined by the admissions of the PAC itself. The fact that Wheeler acknowledged multiple inaccuracies, including false statements about a photo and timeline errors, raises questions about the reliability of the PAC's overall narrative. Furthermore, the reliance on anonymous sources without corroborating evidence makes the allegations less credible (CNN).

While the PAC's claims may resonate with some audiences, the lack of verifiable evidence and the acknowledgment of errors suggest that the allegations are not substantiated. The PAC's history of making unverified claims, as seen in its previous actions against other political figures, further complicates its credibility (CNN).

In contrast, Boebert's representatives have consistently denied the allegations and have indicated a willingness to pursue legal action for defamation, which suggests that they view the claims as not only false but damaging to her reputation (CNN).

Given the mixed nature of the claims—some being outright false while others remain unverified—it is clear that while there are inaccuracies in the allegations made against Boebert, the assertion that she lies cannot be wholly dismissed without further evidence.

Conclusion

The verdict is Partially True. While there are demonstrable inaccuracies in the claims made by the PAC against Boebert, the insistence on the "major thrust" of their allegations, despite the lack of evidence, complicates the narrative. Therefore, while some claims are proven false, the overall statement that "Boebert lies" is not entirely unfounded, as it reflects the ongoing controversy and the serious nature of the allegations, albeit with significant caveats regarding their credibility.