Claim: The claim involves a screenshot circulating on social media, purportedly showing a post by Rep. Lauren Boebert on the social media platform X. The post allegedly asks, “Why did the Africans immigrate here if they didn’t want to be slaves?”
Reasoning: The post in question was not made by Rep. Boebert but by a spoof account, @LaurenBoobert. This account, which has been suspended, was not associated with Rep. Boebert, whose official handle on the platform is @RepBoebert. The confusion seems to have arisen amidst discussions about the Civil War, particularly in relation to GOP Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley’s comments on the topic. However, the screenshot that has been shared does not represent a genuine statement from Rep. Boebert.
Fact or Fiction? Fiction. The claim that Rep. Lauren Boebert authored the post in question is false, as the post originated from a parody account, not her official social media presence.
Primary Sources: Snopes, X, The Hill
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