Priscilla Giddings

Priscilla Giddings is an American politician who was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 7A district from 2016 to 2022.

In 2021, Giddings was censured by the Idaho Legislature for publishing the identity of the teenage victim raped by her Republican colleague Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, attacking her online and in newsletters; and then lying under oath.

[7] In 2005, Giddings earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the United States Air Force Academy.

[1][2] During her tenure in the House, Giddings has often disparaged the press, dismissing unflattering news stories as "fake".

Under Idaho law, a taxpayer may claim a homeowner's exemption over only one primary, occupied residence.

[20] In 2019, Giddings introduced a measure to block requirements that incoming 12th grade students receive a meningitis booster vaccination.

[24] Also in 2021, Giddings was among the most outspoken opponents of accepting $6 million in federal funds for grants to early childhood education providers; a dispute over whether to accept the funds sparked a political furor in the state, as right-wing state legislators promoted misinformation and fringe conspiracy theories about the bill.

[25] In April 2021, Idaho Republican state Representative Aaron von Ehlinger raped a 19-year-old intern.

When this was referred to the Idaho House Ethics Committee, Giddings initially denied sharing the information.

Giddings' answers were described as "combative and evasive,"[27] including when it was suggested that the bullying the intern had experienced would discourage women from reporting sexual assault.

[32] The House Ethics Committee unanimously found Giddings acted in a manner "unbecoming of a representative."

[30] The representatives who voted for censure cited, among other things, that Giddings lied under oath by denying that she publicized the intern's personal information.