Rep. Perry pushes 'replacement theory' during committee hearing York Dispatch U.S. Rep. Scott Perry on Wednesday repeated a controversial talking point largely viewed as racist that insinuates that Americans are being "replaced" by immigrants. “For many Americans, what seems to be happening or what they believe right now is happening is, what appears to them is we’re replacing national-born Americans, native-born Americans to permanently transform the landscape of this very nation," Perry said. "USA is a melting pot of human beings who bring a rich cultural diversity to our society. That’s how it’s supposed to be. Rep Perry’s pointy white hat is showing," one Twitter user wrote.