Staff Reports
A Republican lawmaker made headlines this week after mixing up two different men with the same last name during a hearing about President Kennedy’s death. Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert asked movie director Oliver Stone about a book he didn’t write, confusing him with Trump ally Roger Stone. The moment showed how messy Washington politics can get when showboating replaces serious fact-finding.
The hearing was supposed to focus on newly released government files about JFK’s 1963 murder. Instead, Boebert’s mix-up drew all the attention. She wrongly accused Oliver Stone of writing a book that blames former President Lyndon Johnson for Kennedy’s killing. That book was actually written by Roger Stone – a political activist with no connection to the Hollywood filmmaker.
A fellow hearing witness had to step in and correct Boebert’s mistake live on camera. The awkward moment left the congresswoman scrambling to save face. She quickly apologized before moving on to other questions. Some critics say this proves certain politicians care more about getting viral soundbites than doing their homework on important issues.
Oliver Stone, who made a famous movie questioning the official JFK assassination story, told lawmakers they should reopen the case. He argued the new documents show serious problems with the original investigation. Meanwhile, Roger Stone wrote a book years ago pushing wild claims about LBJ’s involvement – claims most serious historians dismiss as conspiracy theories.
The hearing was meant to push for full transparency about one of America’s darkest moments. Instead, it turned into a reminder of how Washington often gets distracted by minor dramas. While the two Stones share a last name, they represent very different things – one a Hollywood liberal, the other a conservative political insider.
Some observers note that real questions remain about what the government still hides about JFK’s murder. Over 2,000 new documents were released last month, but bureaucrats redacted key details. True conservatives know sunlight disinfects – keeping secrets only feeds conspiracy theories and public distrust.
While the media obsesses over a name mix-up, they ignore the bigger picture. Ordinary Americans want their leaders focused on uncovering truth, not chasing fame. If Congress spent less time on political theater and more on serious oversight, maybe we’d finally get answers about who really killed President Kennedy.
This episode shows why voters are tired of business-as-usual in DC. Mistakes happen, but our representatives should come prepared – especially when dealing with sacred topics like a president’s murder. The American people deserve better than clumsy politicians and a press corps that cares more about gotcha moments than real accountability.
