Rep. Scott Perry on Air Traffic Control Funding and Alleged DOJ Targeting of Congress

Air Traffic Control Funding and Privatization

• ✈️ Rep. Scott Perry advocates for considering all options to fund air traffic controllers during government shutdowns, including tapping into the $2.6 billion aviation trust fund.
• 💡 He suggests that privatization, as seen in Canada, the UK, Germany, and Australia, could provide a continuous operational model while government impasses persist.
• ⚠️ Perry acknowledges potential ramifications of using the trust fund, such as increased costs passed to passengers, and stresses the need for careful consideration.

Allegations of DOJ Targeting of Congress

• 🏛️ Rep. Jim Jordan's phone records were reportedly subpoenaed by the Biden DOJ in 2022 as part of the 'Arctic Frost' investigation, spanning over two years.
• 📱 Perry recounts his own experience of having his phone seized by the FBI, emphasizing that he was not a target of an investigation or accused of any wrongdoing.
• 🎯 Both Perry and Jordan allege that these actions are politically motivated attempts to intimidate Republicans who engaged in policy discussions with Donald Trump.
• ⚖️ Perry asserts that these actions constitute a violation of constitutional rights and a misuse of federal government power to persecute political adversaries.

Calls for Accountability

• 🚨 Perry calls for accountability, stating that individuals who ordered and carried out these actions must be held responsible, suggesting that some should face jail time.
• 🚫 He draws parallels to the 'Russia collusion' narrative against Trump, highlighting a pattern of using the justice system for political purposes.
• 🇺🇸 Perry warns that without accountability, such actions will continue, comparing them to tactics used in authoritarian governments rather than democratic societies.