Dave Chappelle claims Lauren Boebert 'tricked him' into taking controversial photo: report
Stand up comedian Dave Chappelle is reportedly claiming that Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert "tricked him" into taking a photo that was then used to promote a transphobic agenda, Newsweek reported.
Chappelle was spotted on Capitol Hill for unrelated reasons and later showed up in a selfie taken by Boebert that also included GOP Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna.
The selfie, posted to Boebert's X account, included the caption, "just three people who understand there's only two genders." It has since been deleted.
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Boebert's caption was likely a nod to statements and comedy routines Chappelle has done in the past that his critics have called transphobic.
During his recent D.C. show, Chappelle claimed Boebert "tricked" him into taking the photo.
"Boebert was referring to Chappelle's ongoing jokes about transgender people in his live shows that some people have labeled transphobic. The lawmaker has also become known for her staunch opposition to LGBTQ+ issues," the report says. "Chappelle then spoke about the interaction with Boebert at his Washington D.C. show, reportedly claiming she 'tricked him' and referencing her infamous night watching the Beetlejuice musical theater show."
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