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Former College Roommates Allege Disturbing Incident Involving Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez
College roommates of Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) have come forward with allegations that the congresswoman, now 37, killed a chicken in a disturbing manner during their time together at Reed College. According to former roommate Isaac Eger, Gluesenkamp Perez allegedly “serrated” a chicken’s head using “a dull kitchen knife” in an incident that left those present “horrified.”
The episode reportedly occurred while the group was engaged in urban farming, a popular practice among students at the small private liberal arts college in Portland. According to accounts shared on Eger’s podcast, the group was researching humane ways to kill the chicken when Gluesenkamp Perez allegedly grew impatient with their caution.
“Marie was just like, ‘You f—ing pussies, like, you’re on YouTube?'” recalled another former roommate identified only as Sam on the podcast. According to their accounts, Gluesenkamp Perez then took matters into her own hands.
Eger described a gruesome scene where she allegedly used a dull kitchen knife to slowly sever the chicken’s head. “She was grinding this thing down with a dull knife and I remember you were horrified. It was really bad,” Eger stated on the podcast. He went on to describe blood spattering “everywhere like some crazy Santeria voodoo ritual.”
While Sam disputed some details of Eger’s account, he confirmed the knife was dull and agreed with the description of blood “spurting everywhere” during the incident.
The allegations surfaced on an episode of Eger’s podcast titled “Absolutely Sweet Marie Gluesenkamp Perez,” which requires a subscription to access. When contacted for comment, Eger declined to speak with Fox News Digital or clarify events from his time living with the congresswoman, suggesting the podcast has comedic value that would be diminished by explanation.
During the podcast, Eger reflected on what he believed the incident symbolized about Gluesenkamp Perez’s character. He expressed a degree of respect for her “bravery” and proactive approach but criticized the inhumane nature of the killing. According to Eger, the incident demonstrated the “hubris” he felt Gluesenkamp Perez displayed even as a college student.
“I think Marie is very proud and she’s an incredibly stubborn person who I think has unbelievable confidence in herself,” Eger said during the podcast. “I think [that] is what it takes to become a f—ing congressperson.”
The podcast also included allegations about Gluesenkamp Perez’s rabbit named “Meatball,” which she allegedly bred and then consumed the offspring. Former roommates claimed they often had to care for her animals to prevent them from perishing due to what they described as her “absent-minded” approach to urban farming.
Additionally, Eger accused the congresswoman of “cosplaying as a poor person” during college despite coming from what he claimed was a wealthy background. He alleged that her family must have been financially comfortable to afford Reed College’s approximately $40,000 annual tuition plus living expenses. Eger also challenged Gluesenkamp Perez’s claim of being a fifth-generation Washingtonian, alleging she actually grew up in Houston, Texas.
Representative Gluesenkamp Perez currently represents Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, covering the southwest portion of the state, including the Vancouver area and Portland suburbs around Clark County. First elected to Congress in 2022 and reelected in 2024, she has significantly outraised her competitors with almost $2.5 million cash on hand, according to Ballotpedia. Her nearest challenger, Republican state Senator John Braun, has just over $700,000 available.
Neither Gluesenkamp Perez nor her representatives responded to requests for comment on these allegations.
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12 Comments
While the reported incident sounds concerning, I think it’s important to avoid rushing to conclusions without understanding the full context. People can change a lot between college and their current roles.
Absolutely, we should focus on evaluating the congresswoman’s current performance and priorities, not unverified stories from her past. A single incident shouldn’t define her entire career.
This seems like a sensationalized report on an isolated incident from the congresswoman’s college days. I’d want to know more about the full context before making any judgments. People can evolve significantly over time.
Good point. Her recent work and policy positions are likely more indicative of her current character and values. Passing judgment based on a single event from over a decade ago doesn’t seem fair or productive.
Interesting story about the congresswoman’s past. While it’s concerning, I’d want to know more details before drawing conclusions. College can be a time of personal growth and change for many people.
Agreed, we should be careful about judging someone’s character based on a single incident from over a decade ago. It’s important to understand the full context.
This is a troubling allegation, but I’d want to know more about the circumstances and the congresswoman’s own account before drawing any conclusions. College can be a formative time when people make mistakes and evolve.
That’s a fair assessment. Without the full facts, it’s unwise to pass judgment, especially on an incident from over 15 years ago. Her recent work and policy positions are likely more relevant.
This seems like a sensationalized account of a disturbing but likely isolated incident from the congresswoman’s college days. I hope the focus remains on her current policy positions and record, not unverified stories from the past.
You make a fair point. Past behavior doesn’t necessarily define a person, especially if it was long ago. Her current work and priorities should be the main consideration.
I’m curious to learn more about the context and her perspective on this alleged incident. While it sounds upsetting, we should avoid rushing to judgment without understanding the full story.
Agreed, it’s best to withhold judgment until we have a more complete picture. A single event from college shouldn’t define a person’s entire character and career.