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.