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Representative Lauren Boebert requested a moment of silence on the House floor after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The Democrats all shouted no. The problem in this country is the radical, Godless and soulless Democrats.

Representative Lauren Boebert did request a moment of prayer on the House floor after Charlie Kirk's assassination, which led to shouting and interruptions from some Democrats, though the claim that 'Democrats all shouted no' and the characterization of them as 'radical, Godless and soulless' is an opinion and exaggeration.

House Floor Erupts as Lauren Boebert Calls for Prayer for Charlie Kirk - Newsweek

House Floor Erupts as Lauren Boebert Calls for Prayer for Charlie Kirk - Newsweek

Source: newsweek.com

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Key Evidence

Verified September 11, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

Here's what I found from multiple reliable sources: After the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the U.S. House held a moment of silence. During this, Representative Lauren Boebert requested a spoken prayer for Kirk.

This request sparked a loud and chaotic reaction on the House floor, with several Democrats vocally opposing or shouting 'no' to the prayer call. The situation escalated into partisan shouting matches and insults between Republicans and Democrats.

However, it is important to note that not all Democrats shouted 'no', the reaction was from some members, not unanimously from the entire Democratic caucus. Also, the description of Democrats as 'radical, Godless and soulless' is a subjective opinion rather than a factual statement supported by evidence. Multiple sources confirm the disruption but also show that lawmakers from both parties condemned the violence that led to Kirk's death and expressed sorrow over it.

So, while the core event about Boebert's prayer request and Democratic opposition is accurate, the sweeping negative characterization is an opinion rather than fact.

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After Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk, House Republicans and Democrats Insult...

nytimes.com
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Shouting Erupts On House Floor After Moment Of Silence For Charlie Kirk

realclearpolitics.com
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WATCH: Dems and Republicans clash on House floor following moment of silence for...

foxnews.com
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