David B. Wheeler says sources hold records and would testify about Boebert allegations
David B. WheelerComplainant and president of American Muckrakers, posting from its X account and signing DBW
Responding to Boebert's representative's denial, David B. Wheeler said his sources possess bank statements, messages, records, and recordings and are willing to provide documents and testimony. His September 20 X post provides none of those materials or named witnesses and does not establish that the House Ethics Committee accepted the complaint or opened an investigation.
“they are willing to give testimony under oath and provide documents without subpoena.”
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Other statements by David B. Wheeler in this case
- David B. Wheeler says his Boebert complaint is built on House disbursement records, FEC filings, text messages and named sources who gave written statementsLater: Condemned
- David B. Wheeler says he committed no crime and calls Boebert's perjury accusation a threat dressed up as a press releaseLater: Condemned
- Wheeler asks for inquiry into the basis of Higgs's payLater: Mixed or conditional
Where this statement fits
Did Lauren Boebert have prohibited relationships with staff or misuse official or campaign funds?
David B. Wheeler publicly released a complaint dated September 17, 2026 alleging that Rep. Lauren Boebert had prohibited relationships with supervised employees and misused official or campaign funds. Former district director Clarice Navarro Ratzlaff denied the allegations involving her. Boebert denied inappropriate or sexual relationships with staff, and an unnamed representative rejected the complaint's allegations more broadly. The House Ethics Committee has not publicly confirmed accepting or investigating the submission, which falls within its 60-day preelection complaint window.
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About this source
American Muckrakers account post signed DBW, directly responding to Boebert's representative's denial. Wheeler asserts that sources possess records and would provide testimony. The post does not include those records, identify witnesses, or establish that the House Ethics Committee has accepted the complaint.
Before the quotation
An unnamed Boebert representative told TMZ on September 19 that the complaint's allegations were false and described Wheeler's earlier claims as baseless. Wheeler had already told TMZ he stood by his account and sourcing.
After the quotation
Wheeler's post asserts that sources have records and would provide documents and testimony. The post does not identify witnesses or present the records. No public House Ethics Committee acceptance or investigation has been verified.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
The case concerns alleged prohibited staff relationships and misuse of official or campaign funds. Wheeler maintains that wrongdoing occurred, disputes Boebert's denial, and says his sources possess records and would testify. He is criticizing the alleged conduct. The post does not independently substantiate his evidence claims.
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“You all ran a smear and called it news.”Read statement
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