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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Faces Controversy Over Alleged Chicken Incident

2/17/2026

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Former college roommates recount an alleged incident in which Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) killed a chicken with a dull knife at Reed College.
Isaac Eger described the scene as chaotic, with blood everywhere, and criticized her approach.
Eger said she misrepresented her background, claiming she is 'cosplaying as a poor person'.
Gluesenkamp Perez represents Washington's 3rd Congressional District and has raised nearly $2.5 million for re-election, outpacing John Braun.

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Former college roommates recount an alleged incident in which Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) killed a chicken with a dull knife at Reed College.
Isaac Eger described the scene as chaotic, with blood everywhere, and criticized her approach.
Eger said she misrepresented her background, claiming she is 'cosplaying as a poor person'.
Gluesenkamp Perez represents Washington's 3rd Congressional District and has raised nearly $2.5 million for re-election, outpacing John Braun.