House Speaker Johnson Names Controversial Trump Allies to Intelligence Committee

Appointments of Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson raise concerns over qualifications and partisanship in overseeing sensitive national security matters.

Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson, both Trump loyalists, have been appointed to the House Intelligence Committee.
Perry is under investigation for his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election and had his phone seized by the FBI.
Jackson was demoted from rear admiral to captain due to misconduct allegations including inappropriate behavior and substance abuse.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner was not informed of the appointments in advance.
Critics argue the appointments could undermine the committee's integrity and bipartisan cooperation.