Lauren Boebert Criticizes Failed Spending Bill, Cites 'Diddy Freak Off' in Controversial Comparison

Boebert was among 14 House Republicans who voted against Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap measure, which included the SAVE Act for voter ID requirements.

• Rep. Lauren Boebert likened the failed spending bill to a 'Diddy freak off' on Steve Bannon's War Room podcast, referencing recent allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
• The continuing resolution (CR) aimed to extend government funding for six months and included the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
• Boebert and other Republicans opposed the bill, arguing it did not go far enough in reducing government spending.
• The bill failed in a 202 to 220 vote, with Democrats opposing the SAVE Act's voter ID requirements and some Republicans seeking deeper spending cuts.
• Congress faces a September 30 deadline to fund the government or risk a shutdown starting October 1.

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