By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-04 00:39:54 | Updated at 2025-01-06 04:09:59
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Rep. Lauren Boebert was seen beaming throughout the Capitol alongside her family on the first day of the new Congress, despite her eldest son's legal drama.
The 38-year-old mother-of-four, and grandma to one, wore a chic blue blazer with red cuffs and white pants while posing for pictures with her family.
'Proud to have my family by my side today as I will be sworn in this evening as Congresswoman for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District!' Boebert posted on X alongside pictures of her boys smiling on the first day of the 119th Congress.
Another picture showed the family lined up along a marble staircase outside of the House chamber.
Later, as the House of Representatives was readying to hold a vote on whether to reelect Speaker Mike Johnson to another term, Boebert was spotted on the House floor with her son Tyler Boebert, 19, and his son.
The teenage father was seen playing with his boy as his mother chatted with her fellow lawmakers.
At one point Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was seen playing with Boebert's grandson, holding the baby boy playfully as legislative business occurred all around.
But the cute display Friday comes after months of legal headaches for Boebert's eldest son Tyler.
'Proud to have my family by my side today as I will be sworn in this evening as Congresswoman for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District!' Boebert posted on X
Lauren Boebert finalized her divorce from her husband of 17 years, Jayson, in October 2023
In October 2024, Tyler Boebert, 19, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted identity theft, a felony, in a Colorado county court after going on a crime spree.
Tyler initially faced 22 charges, however, he had all but one dismissed as a part of a plea deal, court documents reveal.
He was charged after a crime spree during which he broke into vehicles around the small Colorado City of Rifle in February 2024.
Authorities claimed Tyler stole credit cards from the vehicles and that he later used those cards to purchase fast food and other items.
After a protracted court battle, in which Tyler claimed at one point he could not afford a lawyer, the judge in the case showed the teenager some grace.
Judge John F. Neiley told Tyler during his latest hearing: 'I don’t know a lot about you, but I know you are a young man.'
'You were 18 when you committed this offense. You have no prior criminal history, and this is an opportunity you should not squander.'
Should he complete two years of probation on good terms with the court, Tyler could have the charge wiped from his record, allowing him evade a felony on his record.
CSPAN cameras caught the Boebert family at the back of the House chamber on Friday
The Boebert family posing for a picture Friday
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., left, holds the grandson of Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., while Boebert looks on
Massie held and played with Boebert's grandson for some time before votes were held
'I’m sure the proceedings in this court have been embarrassing for you and embarrassing for your family, but you must realize your actions have affected the lives of the victims,' Neily told the Republican's son.
In addition to two years of probation, Tyler will also have to do up to 80 hours of community service to have the felony charged dropped.
Tyler, like his mother, had a child when he was just 18 years old.
The Republican had her son Tyler in 2004. She later dropped out of high school to take care of him.
'Now my son, when I approached him and told him, 'Tyler, I'm going to be a 36-year-old grandmother,' he said, 'Well, didn't you make Granny a 36-year-old granny?' Boebert recounted of her conversation with Tyler.
'I said, 'Yes, I did.' He said, 'Well then, it's hereditary'' the Republican continued.
