David B. Wheeler on Government Spending

Statement summary

In a newsletter post on September 26, 2026, David B. Wheeler, president of American Muckrakers, wrote that his September 17 ethics complaint against Rep. Lauren Boebert is not built on rumor but on House disbursement records, FEC filings, text messages and named sources who gave written statements. He also wrote that Boebert answered by accusing him of a crime and that he sent her a cease-and-desist letter on September 22. The post gives no names and presents none of the statements.

“On September 17, I filed a sworn ethics complaint against Rep. Lauren Boebert with the House Ethics Committee. It isn't built on rumor. It's built on House disbursement records, FEC filings, text messages, and named sources who gave written statements.”

Statement summary

CBS Colorado reported that Wheeler says an ex-husband of one of the staff members is one of his sources for the complaint. Wheeler told CBS Colorado that both of his sources are ready and willing to testify under oath and provide receipts without a subpoena, and that both of their statements are in his possession and were provided to the House Committee on Ethics.

“Both sources are ready and willing to testify under oath and provide receipts without subpoena. Both statements are in my possession and were provided to the House Committee on Ethics.”

Statement summary

Responding directly to Boebert's video statement, David B. Wheeler rejected her characterization of the complaint as a smear, said she attacks the accuser, process and media instead of responding to the allegations, and reiterated that the complaint was properly filed and accepted by the committee. He also said American Muckrakers is amending the complaint and is in talks with House members to sign a Rule 15 complaint, and cited a defamation-suit ruling in his favor against Boebert.

“The patronizing hypocrisy of you, Lauren Beetlejuice Boebert, posting a video lecturing me, the press, or anyone else on the propriety of what's fair, who is truthful, and what the law allows, is quintessential Boebert swamp spin. You attack the accuser, not the facts. You attack the process, not the facts. You attack the media, not the story. But, you never respond to the allegations or ever admit any fault.”

Statement summary

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.”

Statement summary

In an emailed response to Newsweek, Wheeler characterized Boebert’s denial as deflection and asserted that bank statements, messages, recordings, and witness testimony would prove the complaint’s allegations. He predicted an investigation but also said the House Ethics Committee had not acknowledged his submission. Newsweek said it had not verified Wheeler’s claims.

“All allegations will be proven with bank statements, text messages, emails, recordings, and witness testimony.”

Response to this claim

Rep. Lauren Boebert engaged in sexual relationships with three House employees she supervised.

“Complainant respectfully requests that the Committee accept this Complaint, establish an Investigative Subcommittee pursuant to Committee Rule 19, investigate the allegations herein, refer any evidence of criminal conduct to the Department of Justice and the Federal Election Commission as appropriate, and impose such sanctions as the Committee deems warranted.”