The Jan. 6 Committee Is Investigating Rick Perry for a “Big Lie” Strategy Text Message
Steve Helber/AP Fight disinformation. Get a daily recap of the facts that matter. Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter.In June of 2015, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry delivered the kind of speech that candidates for president generally have a difficult time walking back. Speaking to something called the Opportunity and Freedom PAC, he…
Rick Perry Is Leaving as His Role in Impeachment Scandal Grows
Alex Wong/Getty Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry is leaving the Trump administration. After nearly three years in the role, Perry is exiting just as the Ukraine scandal is heating up. In October, Perry announced that he’d be leaving his post—his last day is scheduled for Sunday. There are many questions surrounding Perry’s involvement in…