The whirlwind romance between a MAGA-supporting Wyoming state representative and a millionaire firearms dealer, which blossomed over luxury trophy-hunting trips to Africa, has ended in a bitter and public court battle over a $6,000 debt.
From Gun Shop to Safari: A Political Power Couple Emerges
In the summer of 2018, Nina Webber, then a county clerk with political ambitions, walked into a gun shop in Cody, Wyoming, owned by local millionaire Scott Weber. The meeting sparked an instant connection. Weber, 70, fixed her broken rifle, and their shared passion for Republican politics and big-game hunting quickly drew them together.
Within months, the 61-year-old Webber had moved into Weber's $1 million home. Weber, smitten, showered her with extravagant gifts, including Rolex watches, diamond rings, and designer clothes. Their bond was cemented on the plains of Africa, where they embarked on two trophy-hunting safaris to South Africa in 2019 and Zimbabwe in 2023.
These expeditions, each costing around $100,000, saw them hunt leopards, hippos, buffalo, and elephants. Back home, Weber claims he invested heavily in Webber's political career, splurging $40,000 on billboards, adverts, and events to help her secure a seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives, which she finally won in November 2024.
The Dramatic Unravelling of a 'Dream' Relationship
According to Scott Weber, the relationship began to fracture over finances. In an exclusive interview, he stated that Webber never contributed to rent or household expenses during their years living together. The final straw came in June 2025 when a confrontation over a $6,000 plane ticket for a third planned safari in May 2025 escalated into a massive argument.
"We got into a fight and I kicked her out," Weber told the Daily Mail. He alleges that after repeated requests for reimbursement for the ticket failed, his attorney sent a formal demand letter in July 2025, leading him to file a civil lawsuit in December.
The case hinged on whether a verbal agreement existed for Webber to repay him. In court, Nina Webber argued she would never have agreed to another trip after a "horrible" experience in Zimbabwe, describing a trip fraught with alleged dangers including "chanting witch doctors" and "black mamba snakes." Scott Weber countered this, claiming to have videos of her "dancing and laughing and having the time of her life."
Courtroom Defeat and Vows of an Appeal
After a day in Park County Circuit Court shortly after Christmas, Judge Joseph Darrah sided with Nina Webber and dismissed the case. Webber celebrated the ruling on social media, calling it 'truth' prevailing over a 'personal attack.'
A heartbroken and frustrated Scott Weber has vowed to appeal the verdict. He is upset that what he believed would be a simple small claims hearing turned into a "media circus," with Webber bringing seven witnesses to support her defence. He wants a chance to bring his own witnesses to tell his side of the story and reverse the judge's decision.
Judge Darrah, who noted he admired Webber's perseverance after she ran three times for office, declined to comment on the case. Nina Webber's office did not respond to requests for comment, leaving the former Republican power couple's saga poised to continue in the appeals court.
