Rick Perry’s energetic energy brief; Perry takes the podium and doesn’t want to leave
Rick Perry commanded the White House briefing … Then he wooed the press.
Watch:
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Perry’s appearance at the press briefing saw the former Texas governor deliver some Texas-sized stage presence to the podium, as several Twitter users noted he seemed to really enjoy his time talking to the press.
Energy Sec. Rick Perry appears to be thoroughly enjoying his press conference. pic.twitter.com/N7VUoB3rpB
— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) June 27, 2017
Rick Perry is having the most fun of anybody who has ever stood at the Trump briefing podium by a factor of infinity. pic.twitter.com/u2gfDdbRyq
— Glenn Thrush (@GlennThrush) June 27, 2017
Rick Perry throws in a complaint that France wouldn't buy Texas beef and then says "I've always thought" they "were a little…..different."
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) June 27, 2017
Rick Perry is holding onto the sides of the podium like he doesn't want to leave but Sarah Huckabee is trying to herd him away.
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) June 27, 2017
Loved it — The White House briefings could use a little more of this. Wonder if he was auditioning for a new position? Nah, I doubt it, but that was fun to watch.