Lauren Boebert follows Matt Gaetz to Cameo – and then apparently realizes why she shouldn’t have
Republican Congressman Lauren Boebert briefly followed her former colleagues Matt Gaetz And George Santos to paid video app Cameo – before abruptly deactivating her account.
The controversial Colorado A representative posted a video Saturday with “America First pep talks,” birthday wishes or other recorded messages for a fee of $250 or more.
The report reportedly did not initially identify her as a serving congresswoman, but instead described her as an “influencer,” a “political commentator” and “not the typical Republican politician.”
But according to reportsthe account soon stopped taking bookings and then went completely offline after experts questioned whether it would violate Congress’ ethics laws.
Members of Congress may not receive money or “things of value” for speeches or media appearances, known as “honoraria,” and may not earn more than $31,815 in outside income.
Although Boebert’s fellow Republicans Matt Gaetz and George Santos offered videos about Cameo, they have both resigned.
“Hey Cameo, it’s your girl from Colorado, Lauren Boebert,” the 37-year-old said in her now-deleted video. “I’m so excited to join another platform where I can connect directly with supporters from all over the world.”
“Whether you or someone you know needs an America First pep talk, if you want to surprise friends or family with a message for a special day, or if you just want to know what I think, Cameo is the place for you .connect with me.”
Cameo allows actors, musicians and other prominent people to make money by recording short video messages for their fans (or haters).
Aaron Scherb, senior director of legislative affairs at the political watchdog group Common Cause, told Colorado politics that it is not clear whether Boebert’s stories would be allowed because the House Ethics Committee has not yet answered the question.
“Until they provide some kind of formal guidance, the expectation is that members would probably be allowed to sign up for it,” Scherb said. “It appears it could potentially violate the fee ban, but it has not been tested.”
