U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R., Pa.) sought a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, a House committee leader said.
. In the weeks leading up to that day, he had played a major role behind the scenes in trying to turn Trump’s election lie into reality.
“As you will see, Representative Perry contacted the White House in the weeks after January 6th to seek a presidential pardon,” Cheney said in a detailed opening statement. “Multiple other Republican congressmen also sought presidential pardons for their roles in attempting to overturn the 2020 election.”Perry has refused to respond to a committee request for an interview, saying its activities are out of compliance with House rules.
, saying he had worked with Clark on legislative issues. “When President Trump asked if I would make an introduction, I obliged,” he said in a statement.identified Perry and State Sen. Doug Mastriano
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