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https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/16/politics/lauren-boebert-communications-director-resigns-capitol-attack/
Communications director for Rep. Boebert resigns following Capitol siege ... GOP congresswoman raising eyebrows days into first term (CNN)Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert's communications director has resigned in the wake of the Capitol insurrection earlier this month, according to a source familiar with the matter. Ben Goldey had drafted his letter of resignation on January 6 due to discomfort with the way Boebert reacted to the insurrection and its aftermath, the source said, but he waited to officially resign until he could have an audience with the freshman congresswoman, which came on Friday. The source said Goldey wanted to fully explain his reasoning and resign in person. Jeff Small, Boebert's chief of staff, told CNN in a statement on Saturday that 'the office does not comment on internal personnel matters with individual employees.' The resignation was first reported by Axios. This is the second top communications aide to a Republican lawmaker to resign following the riot at the US Capitol. The communications director for Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas -- one of the leading voices in the Senate who had objected to the Electoral College results -- resigned on Tuesday. Boebert was also one of many Republicans who voted against the counting of Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden. The Colorado Republican has quickly made a name for herself on Capitol Hill, taping an ad saying she would be carrying a gun for protection in Washington, DC, which prompted a response from DC's acting police chief. Boebert, who defeated an incumbent in a surprising primary upset, ran in large part on a message emphasizing her commitment to Second Amendment rights. She has faced criticism from other lawmakers for tweeting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was evacuated from the House chamber during the insurrection and pushed back against the installation of metal detectors off the House floor earlier this week. 'It is a shame that Nancy Pelosi is trying to disarm Members of Congress in the very place that needed more protection on January 6,' Boebert said in a statement earlier this week. 'It is clear metal detectors would not have deterred the violent acts we saw; this political stunt does nothing to improve the safety of Members in the Capitol complex.' -------------------------------------------------- As Trump leaves the stage, Republicans grapple with new conspiracy caucus ------------ lauren boebert gun capitol riot serfaty pkg vpx_00004128 NOW PLAYING GOP congresswoman raising eyebrows days into first term CNN 00:38 / 02:45 Officers describe tense moments during riot at Capitol CNN reporter: I was handcuffed for much less than breaking into the Capitol Two minutes inside the mob: A CNN reporter's view of the riot 'What are we supposed to do?': Rioter speaks to CNN reporter capitol riots social media clues online extremism griffin dnt ac360 vpx_00031530 The online warning signs of the violent Capitol siege Disturbing footage shows officer pinned as rioters rush Capitol door See what Trump supporters had to say after chaos at Capitol Hill UNITED STATES - JANUARY 6: Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., comforts Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., while taking cover as protesters disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Lawmaker describes moment captured in dramatic photo lauren boebert gun capitol riot serfaty pkg vpx_00004128NOW PLAYING GOP congresswoman raising eyebrows days into first term Protestors storm the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The joint session of the House and Senate was sent to recess after the breach as it convened to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November's election. (Photo by Chris Kleponis/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images) Broken windows, garbage and offices torn apart at the Capitol Pence evacuated from Senate a minute before officer lured rioters away Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone DC officers speak out following Capitol riot What went wrong with the Capitol police response Video from The Telegraph shows Peter Francis Stager, the man federal prosecutors say beat a DC Metro police officer with the American flag, saying that "death is the only remedy" for those in the Capitol. Man who beat police officer says 'death is the only remedy' Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) 15 hours of chaos that led to Trump's impeachment Mo Brooks/Paul Gosar split Lawmakers' fiery language under scrutiny Officers describe tense moments during riot at Capitol CNN reporter: I was handcuffed for much less than breaking into the Capitol Two minutes inside the mob: A CNN reporter's view of the riot 'What are we supposed to do?': Rioter speaks to CNN reporter capitol riots social media clues online extremism griffin dnt ac360 vpx_00031530 The online warning signs of the violent Capitol siege Disturbing footage shows officer pinned as rioters rush Capitol door See what Trump supporters had to say after chaos at Capitol Hill UNITED STATES - JANUARY 6: Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., comforts Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., while taking cover as protesters disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Lawmaker describes moment captured in dramatic photo lauren boebert gun capitol riot serfaty pkg vpx_00004128 GOP congresswoman raising eyebrows days into first term Protestors storm the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The joint session of the House and Senate was sent to recess after the breach as it convened to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November's election. (Photo by Chris Kleponis/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images) Broken windows, garbage and offices torn apart at the Capitol Pence evacuated from Senate a minute before officer lured rioters away Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone DC officers speak out following Capitol riot What went wrong with the Capitol police response Video from The Telegraph shows Peter Francis Stager, the man federal prosecutors say beat a DC Metro police officer with the American flag, saying that "death is the only remedy" for those in the Capitol. Man who beat police officer says 'death is the only remedy' Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) 15 hours of chaos that led to Trump's impeachment Mo Brooks/Paul Gosar split Lawmakers' fiery language under scrutiny https://www.politicususa.com/2021/01/15/house-republican-expulsion.html https://twitter.com/i/status/1350165107070930946
By Sarah Westwood, CNN ... CNN's Annie Grayer, Kelly Mena, Jake Tapper, Chandelis Duster, Manu Raju and Daniella Diaz contributed to this report.
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