Controversial Rep. Lauren Boebert Reveals Large Hidden Tattoo In Viral Photo

A photograph of controversial Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) revealing a previously unknown large tattoo has sparked controversy on social media. The image, shared by Ginger Gaetz, wife of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), shows Boebert in a bikini on a Florida beach, displaying an extensive tribal-style tattoo covering much of her right torso.

The photo, which has garnered over a million views, depicts the 37-year-old congresswoman smiling on the shoreline of West Palm Beach. Boebert is seen wearing a navy blue bikini top and leopard-print bottoms, with the tattoo prominently visible, stretching from her pelvic area to her ribcage.

The image’s release comes amid a trend of conservative women sharing swimsuit photos on social media, initially sparked by the circulation of older beach photos featuring Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida). Ginger Gaetz posted Boebert’s photo with a supportive message, praising “confident, healthy, patriotic women.”

Reactions to the photo have been mixed, with supporters praising Boebert’s appearance while critics described the tattoo as inappropriate for a member of Congress. Boebert herself responded briefly on social media, neither endorsing nor condemning the photo’s release.

This incident follows a series of controversies involving Boebert, including her removal from a Denver theater in 2023 for alleged inappropriate behavior during a performance. The congresswoman, who announced her divorce last year, has not publicly addressed the tattoo or the circumstances of the photo.

The situation has reignited debates about privacy, social media conduct, and public expectations for elected officials. Some political analysts suggest the incident may impact Boebert’s image among constituents, while others argue it could bolster her appeal to certain voter demographics.

Rep. Luna, whose own swimsuit photos recently circulated, used the attention to make political statements, including comments about gender identity that have drawn criticism from LGBTQ advocacy groups.