The conservative House Freedom Caucus has elected GOP Rep. Scott Perry to be its next leader, a Republican aide told CNN. The hardliner group's current chairman, Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona, was term-limited at the end of this year.
Washington The conservative House Freedom Caucus has elected GOP Rep. Scott Perry to be its next leader, elevating an original member and noted ally of former President Donald Trump to the group's top post.
"For the past six years, I have stood shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of the Freedom Caucus as we have tirelessly fought to hold the line to promote liberty, safety and prosperity for Americans,'' Perry said in a statement Monday evening."I am grateful to continue to carry the torch for these champions of freedom." The hardliner group's current chairman, Rep.
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