Joe Exotic, that flamboyant ex-zookeeper who shot up in fame thanks a wild docuseries, "Tiger King," isn't fading quietly from our screens or minds. These days, he's working hard on a new angle: seeking political allies who might help him get a presidential pardon. Serving a hefty 21-year prison sentence, Joe Exotic, whose real name's Joseph Maldonado-Passage, recently set his sights on Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, hoping she might be his ticket out.
Reaching out: Exotic's plea
Known as much as Exotic himself, Representative Lauren Boebert, with her knack in stirring up a political storm, spilled some tea about this unusual request during an online chat with Alex Stein. With a grin, she shared how Exotic's crew reached out, angling hard as they try securing a pardon. "Joe Exotic has reached out, or at least his team has in past," Boebert chuckled, "He's a character, no doubt, and, I've gotta admit, he's a pretty intriguing unifier in his own wild ways."
When politics gets quirky
Boebert's lighthearted take on Exotic's request just highlights how unpredictable politics can be in America these days. During her chat, she even joked about whether Stein had been offered any tigers in exchange his support. Can you imagine?
For those needing a quick recap: Joe Exotic became a household name thanks that mind-boggling Netflix series detailing his life, his often-chaotic zoo, and his fiery feud with wildlife advocate Carole BaskIn. Things took a dramatic turn when he was convicted plotting BaskIn's murder, amongst various animal rights violations.
An unexpected ally in Boebert
Beyond just banter, Boebert's shown some genuine warmth towards Exotic. She's been quoted saying, "I honestly... I appreciate Joe's heart and sentiment during his time in prison, his outreach." Referencing Exotic's past efforts at political office, she went on, calling him a symbol "American grit and spirit."
A pardon? that remains a big question mark. "We'll see what team says," Boebert noted. But Exotic's not throwing in towel as he keeps trying grab attention from influential figures like Boebert in his quest hitch an early ride out prison.
Life behind bars and aspirations
Even locked up, Exotic keeps our noses pressed against glass his life. Earlier year, announced engagement with Jorge Marquez Flores, who he met in prison. Exotic's support current president hasn't done much his clemency hopes. And with Flores deported, Exotic's challenges seem pile up.
Expressing his dismay over recent pardons, Exotic took social media, venting he was overlooked. "Hell, guy who killed 2 FBI Agents even got pardon," he posted, clearly frustrated.
When politics meets personal stories
Exotic's freedom fight rolls on, and LGBTQ+ community's eyes are locked on how his personal saga's weaving through political scene. His mix intrigue, ambition, unexpected political dance partners keeps us all talking.
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