Rick Perry steps into pig manure prank

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Energy Secretary Rick Perry was reportedly the target of Russian pranksters who convinced him he was speaking with officials on behalf of Ukrainian Prime Minister Vladimir Groisman.

The 20-minute conversation focused on the cooperation between Kiev and Washington on energy issues, cybersecurity, and the nation’s efforts to “develop” a new biofuel.

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