• Rep. Lauren Boebert mistakenly identified filmmaker Oliver Stone as political strategist Roger Stone during a congressional hearing.
• The mix-up occurred during discussions about newly released documents related to the JFK assassination.
• Jefferson Morley clarified the confusion, noting Roger Stone's connection to LBJ's involvement in the case.
• Boebert acknowledged her mistake and apologized, highlighting a rare moment of humility.
• Social media users quickly responded with humor over the incident.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) found herself at the center of a notable gaffe during a congressional hearing concerning the release of files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In a moment that drew attention and laughter, Boebert confused renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone with the infamous political consultant Roger Stone. During her questioning, she mistakenly referred to Oliver Stone as the author of a controversial book that alleges former President Lyndon B. Johnson's involvement in the assassination. “Mr. Stone, you wrote a book accusing LBJ of being involved in the killing of President Kennedy," Boebert stated, seeking clarity on whether recent document releases had impacted his claims. Oliver Stone, taken aback, corrected her, saying, “No, I didn’t,” and elaborated that his film JFK only suggested that Johnson was complicit in a cover-up, not in the murder itself. HuffPost reported that journalist Jefferson Morley, who was present at the hearing, promptly stepped in to clarify the mix-up for Boebert, stating, “I think you’re confusing Mr. Oliver Stone with Mr. Roger Stone. It’s Roger Stone who implicated LBJ in the assassination of the president.” Boebert, exhibiting a rare moment of humility for a politician, responded, “I may have misinterpreted that, and I apologize for that.” Despite the seriousness of the hearing discussing crucial historical events, the incident sparked significant humor on social media, as users mocked the congresswoman for the blunder. Boebert was the subject of various jokes, with comments referencing her mix-up between actors and public figures, including a humorous notion of having done the same with different "stones" in the past. This hearing, part of a broader discussion on the newly declassified documents regarding the JFK assassination, was created to address longstanding questions surrounding one of America's most notorious events. Experts have suggested that the recent document releases, following an executive order by President Trump, do not challenge the Warren Commission's conclusion regarding Lee Harvey Oswald’s role. Yet, Oliver Stone urged the committee to revisit the investigation, claiming deeper insights into the case may still exist. For more details, read the article on Newsweek and The Hill.