Lauren Boebert’s many scandals and controversies

Colorado Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert returns to the public eye again this week for the Colorado GOP primary election.

The firebrand politician previously announced that she would be switching districts for her re-election campaign in 2024, moving from Colorado’s 3rd congressional district to its 4th and blaming an influx of “Hollywood money” from high-profile Democratic donors like Barbara Streisand and Ryan Reynolds for driving her away.

As the former owner of the Shooter’s Grill gun-themed restaurant in the inevitably named town of Rifle, who is known for controversial takes and comments, including enthusiastic remarks about the QAnon conspiracy theory, some may be unused to seeing her name in headlines for the right reasons.

Here’s a look at some of her other less-than-flattering brushes with the spotlight.

Police investigation over claims she punched her ex-husband

Boebert was investigated by police earlier this year following claims of a physical altercation between the politician and her ex-husband at a Colorado restaurant.

Jayson Boebert accused his ex-wife of punching him in the face but later recanted his claim. According to police, the restaurant did not have any surveillance video recording at the time and no witnesses came forward to provide a statement about what happened.

“Due to a lack of any evidence, the allegations of domestic violence against Rep Lauren Boebert are unfounded and the investigation into Rep Lauren Boebert is closed,” Silt police said in a statement at the time. Ms Boebert had previously denied the allegations.

Jayson Boebert was later arrested for third-degree criminal trespass, obstruction and disorderly conduct in connection with the restaurant incident, Kite said, along