Doug Mastriano is largely ignoring requests for comments from the press and is refusing to participate in a traditional debate unless it is moderated by a former Trump Administration aide.
Investigators want information related to U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., and the effort to seek alternate electors as part of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power despite losing the 2020 election.
A third-party candidate’s draw in a general election, while usually very small, could help tilt a close race between the major party candidates.
A court filing by the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol included multiple text messages from Perry to White House staff.
