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Scott Perry would not exempt himself from being tapped for a panel probing the January 6 select committee even though he was accused in the probe and is currently under investigation by the Justice Department.
The House Freedom Caucus chairman said he shouldn't be 'limited' from serving on any future investigations into the investigation into Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack.
New House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has indicated that he would appoint a so-called 'Church-style' committee to probe the January 6 select committee.
Perry confirmed that 'we are going to investigate' the origins of the panel's formation and said lawmakers shouldn't be limited from service solely due to accusations.
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry said he would not recuse himself from being able to serve on a panel probing the January 6 Select Committee, questioning 'why should I be limited' just because of allegations
'Since you're part of the investigation by the Justice Department, will you pledge not to serve on that committee?' ABC This Week host George Stephanopoulos asked Perry on Sunday morning.
'Well, why should I be limited – why should anybody be limited just because someone has made an accusation?' the Republican Pennsylvania congressman questioned.
'Everybody in America is innocent until proven otherwise,' he continued. 'And I would say this, the American people are really, really tired of the persecution and the
