Rep Scott Perry Calls for Blocking Biden’s State of the Union Over Border Policy Standoff

Rep Scott Perry Calls for Blocking Biden’s State of the Union Over Border Policy Standoff
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) speaks to reporters before a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 3, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
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Congressman Scott Perry (R-Pa.) has called for the Republican-controlled House to block President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address next week over disagreements with the president’s border security policies.

Appearing for an interview on Fox Business on Monday, Mr. Perry said the Republican-controlled House ought to use “every single point of leverage” it has to compel the president to take desired actions on border security and U.S. government spending writ large. One particular action he endorsed would bar the president from the customary annual address to the nation at a special joint session of Congress.