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Lauren Boebert Confuses Oliver Stone with Roger Stone During JFK Hearing

The mix-up occurred as Oliver Stone advocated for reopening the JFK assassination investigation, drawing attention away from the hearing's substantive discussions.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., questions Denver Mayor Mike Johnston during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • Rep. Lauren Boebert mistakenly attributed a book by Roger Stone to filmmaker Oliver Stone during a congressional hearing on JFK assassination files.
  • The hearing focused on newly declassified files related to the 1963 assassination and calls to reinvestigate the case.
  • Oliver Stone clarified that his film 'JFK' explores conspiracy theories but does not accuse Lyndon B. Johnson of direct involvement in the assassination.
  • Journalist Jefferson Morley corrected Boebert's error, pointing out the confusion between the two Stones, prompting an apology from the congresswoman.
  • The incident has drawn significant media attention, overshadowing discussions about the implications of the newly released documents.