Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, reacted strongly to a Fox News Digital reporter's inquiry regarding allegations of a sexual relationship between her and Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky. The allegations were raised by a woman identifying herself as Massie's ex-girlfriend. Boebert responded with an expletive, stating, "F – – – you, first of all!" and criticized the reporter for what she perceived as sexist questioning. She declined to comment further on the allegations.
The allegations surfaced following comments made by Boebert about President Donald Trump's influence on Republican incumbents and Massie's political future. Cynthia West, a former congressional staffer, accused Massie of boasting about an alleged encounter with Boebert shortly after his wife's death and claimed he offered her $5,000 to withdraw a wrongful termination lawsuit against Rep. Victoria Spartz, an ally of Massie. These claims emerged shortly before Massie's defeat in the Republican primary on May 19.
During the interview, Boebert expressed concern about the impact of Trump's strategy on the GOP agenda and mentioned her sadness over Massie's primary loss. Massie has announced plans to file for re-election in 2028 but has not specified which position he intends to seek. Boebert concluded the interview by reiterating her unwillingness to discuss the allegations further.