PA Congressman channels internet conspiracy theory in claiming ISIS links to Las Vegas shooter
Washington Post via Chicago Tribune January 19, 2018
(On Tucker Carlson’s Fox Show) a Republican congressman dropped serious - and unsubstantiated - hints about a possible Islamic State connection to Stephen Paddock's attack from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. It's another instance of a fringe conspiracy theory leaking into the mainstream on Fox, this time in the words of an elected official.
"I smell a rat like a lot of Americans," Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., told Carlson. "Nothing's adding up."
When pressed for more information, the congressman explained the terrorist group had previously threatened to attack Las Vegas, and after Paddock killed 58 concertgoers ISIS took responsibility for the attack - a boast most experts found unconvincing.
Perry's office did not return a phone call late Thursday for elaboration on his claims about a terrorist link. An Army veteran and member of the House Freedom Caucus representing central Pennslyvania, Perry is no stranger to cable news appearances. Last October, he memorably clashed with CNN's Chris Cuomo over the government's response to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-scott-perry-terrorism-las-vegas-20180119-story.html
Please Circulate this story. Scott Perry is a nut job.
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