Apparently, itwasntthe smoke machines.

The rep explained that there might have been a misunderstanding from someone sitting near her.

Thats unacceptable and Im sorry.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Regardless of my belief, its clear now that was not accurate.

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Today, after the video circulated widely, Boebert issued a lengthy apology in which she claimed she genuinely did not recall vaping during the show. She also claimed that her words and actions that night were those of “a private citizen” and “not intended to be malicious.”She cited a tough personal period as she goes through a divorce and said, “I simply fell short of my values on Sunday. That’s unacceptable and I’m sorry.”See below.