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 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.