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Controversial Past of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Resurfaces Amid Re-Election Campaign
2/17/2026, 10:14:15 PM
Allegations of Inhumane Chicken Decapitation
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democrat representing Washington's 3rd Congressional District, is facing scrutiny as her college roommates recount a disturbing incident from their time at Reed College. According to former roommate Isaac Eger, Gluesenkamp Perez allegedly decapitated a chicken using a dull kitchen knife while they were engaged in "urban farming." Eger described the event as chaotic, claiming that Gluesenkamp Perez dismissed their attempts to research humane methods of killing the chicken, stating, "You f---ing p---ies," before taking matters into her own hands. Eger recalled the gruesome scene, where the decapitated chicken's head was seen gasping for air, leading to a blood-splattered environment that he likened to a "crazy Santeria voodoo ritual."
Perspectives from Former Roommates
Eger's account was supported by another former roommate, Sam, who confirmed the use of a dull knife and the chaotic nature of the incident. While Eger expressed a degree of respect for Gluesenkamp Perez's boldness, he criticized the inhumane method of killing the chicken, suggesting it reflected her "hubris" even as a college student. Eger remarked, "I think Marie is a very proud and she's an incredibly stubborn person who I think has unbelievable confidence in herself," a trait he believes is necessary for a congressional career.
Additional Controversies and Criticism
The podcast episode where these accounts were shared also touched on Gluesenkamp Perez's treatment of animals during their urban farming venture. Eger and another former roommate, Boguslaw, described her as "absent-minded," often neglecting her responsibilities towards her pets. Eger further accused Gluesenkamp Perez of "cosplaying as a poor person," claiming her affluent background contradicted her public persona. He alleged that she could not have qualified for financial aid due to her family's wealth, stating, "If you can afford to pay for a $40,000 a year college... you're wealthy."
Gluesenkamp Perez's Political Standing
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was first elected to Congress in 2022 and is currently running for re-election in 2024. She has significantly outpaced her competitors in fundraising, boasting nearly $2.5 million in cash on hand, compared to Republican John Braun's $700,000. Despite the resurfacing of these allegations, neither Gluesenkamp Perez nor her representatives have commented on the matter.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While Eger and Sam provided vivid accounts of the chicken incident, there has been no response from Gluesenkamp Perez or her team to clarify or contest these claims. This lack of official comment leaves a gap in the narrative, raising questions about the accuracy of the roommates' recollections and the broader implications for her political career.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Dude, I will never forget, like, frantically YouTubing how to humanely kill a chicken and Marie was just like, 'You f---ing p---ies, like, you're on YouTube?' It was, like, you and I on a computer, like, trying to figure this out and she just grabbed it and started swinging it around,” — Isaac Eger, former roommate
- “I think Marie is a very proud and she's an incredibly stubborn person who I think has unbelievable confidence in herself,” — Isaac Eger, former roommate
