Yadira Caraveo's former aides say they were mistreated, traumatized by Colorado congresswoman

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The Thornton Democrat twice appeared to attempt suicide last year in situations witnessed by staffers while she was running for reelection and serving in Congress. Aides asked that a safety plan be implemented, but say they were rebuffed and given an ultimatum.

https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/01/yadira-caraveo-staff-mistreatment-allegations-colorado/



U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo’s behavior last year while serving in Congress and running for reelection was so frightening and traumatizing to staff that aides proposed a safety plan requesting that sharp objects be removed from the Colorado Democrat’s offices. They also wanted assurances that subordinates not be responsible for talking her “through suicidal thoughts” or “keeping her company during a crisis.”

The plan, a copy of which was obtained by The Colorado Sun, was dismissed and staffers say they were told they had a choice: either commit to contending with Caraveo’s mental health challenges or resign within a day. This story is based on nearly a year of reporting and conversations with more than 20 people, including interviews with four former Caraveo aides, as well as documents and audio recordings from first responders obtained by The Sun, both through public records requests and from a law enforcement source.

The former staffers, who spoke to The Sun on the condition of anonymity, said they felt mistreated and taken advantage of by the congresswoman, especially when her mental health issues led to a pair of harrowing incidents last year. Caraveo twice appeared to attempt suicide in situations witnessed by staffers. The first time was in February 2024, when she sent concerning messages to aides who rushed to her Thornton home and found that she had taken 19 sleeping pills and was drinking alcohol, leading to an emergency response and hospitalization.

Then, in April 2024, Caraveo showed up to an event at her congressional office in Northglenn after ingesting a large quantity of a powerful sedative and had to be rushed to a hospital. Aides called 911 and led police and firefighters to the congresswoman. Caraveo lost her 8th Congressional District reelection bid in November and is now running to reclaim her seat in 2026.

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