Well, Lauren Boebert has done it again! The Republican Congresswoman from Colorado, famous for her love of guns and loud support for Donald Trump, is back in the headlines. She suggested that Trump appoint Dan Bongino, a conservative commentator, as the “Secretary of Secret Service.” The only problem? There is no such position in the government.
Lauren Boebert wants Trump to appoint Dan Bongino as the Secretary of Secret Service.
There isn’t a “Secretary of Secret Service.” pic.twitter.com/1zszp0eG20
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) November 16, 2024
Her statement left many people shaking their heads. The Secret Service is a real and important agency, but it doesn’t have a “Secretary.” It’s part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is led by a director who reports to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Boebert’s suggestion shows she might not fully understand how the government works, even though she’s a Congresswoman.
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Basically, the Secret Service was created in 1865 to fight counterfeit money, but over time, it got new responsibilities. Today, it protects the President, Vice President, and other leaders, as well as investigating crimes like fraud. It is a serious agency that keeps important people safe and helps protect the nation.
There is no “Secretary of Secret Service,” and suggesting one just doesn’t make sense. It’s like saying there should be a Secretary of Police or a Secretary of Firefighters. The agency has a specific structure and doesn’t need someone like Bongino, who has no experience in this area, to run it.
Below are some reactions from Twitter:
I said it before and I’ll say it again Lauren Boebert is a useless *unt.
— Loni (@Tremble26) November 16, 2024
She’s dumber than a box of rocks. And honestly, that’s an insult to rocks
— Matt Wilcox (@mtwilcox12) November 16, 2024
Another new dept they can invent 🙄
— portabbo (@portabbo) November 16, 2024
Her voice makes me wanna cut my ears off
— UtdJackson (@arsonist105) November 16, 2024
Boebert’s comment is not just a mistake. Since Donald Trump became the leader, the party seems to care less about facts and more about loyalty to him. Trump’s way of doing politics rewards people who say shocking things instead of those who work on real problems. This is dangerous because America has big issues like rising prices, a housing crisis, and climate change. But instead of solving these problems, some Republicans focus on spreading false ideas and fighting about things that don’t matter.
Statements like Boebert’s are not harmless. When politicians spread misinformation or make wild suggestions, it confuses people and distracts from real problems. It also makes people lose trust in the government. One frustrated Twitter user, @CorkYou, wrote, “I seriously need to run for Congress if these fools get in place.”
I seriously need to run for Congress if these fools get in place.
— Cork Off! Nalini4America (@CorkYou) November 16, 2024
Many people are tired of seeing leaders who seem unqualified or uninterested in doing the hard work of governing.
Boebert’s gaffe reminds us why leadership matters. We need leaders who understand how the government works and who focus on real solutions, not headlines. Right now, the Republican Party seems more interested in chaos than competence, and that’s a problem for everyone. Let’s hope the next generation of leaders brings more knowledge, more focus, and a lot less nonsense.
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