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Lauren Boebert Misattributes JFK Assassination Claims During Congressional Hearing

The congresswoman confused filmmaker Oliver Stone with political operative Roger Stone, later apologizing for the mistake.

  • During a hearing on JFK assassination records, Rep. Lauren Boebert mistakenly conflated Oliver Stone with Roger Stone.
  • Boebert incorrectly claimed that Oliver Stone accused Lyndon B. Johnson of involvement in JFK's assassination.
  • Filmmaker Oliver Stone clarified that his work suggests Johnson was complicit in a cover-up, not the assassination itself.
  • Journalist Jefferson Morley corrected Boebert, explaining that the claim about Johnson originated from Roger Stone, not Oliver Stone.
  • Boebert acknowledged her error and issued an apology for the confusion during the hearing.
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