Pennsylvania congressman still touts his fake Sacha Baron Cohen award -- three days after denouncing coverage of the controversy

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U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, a Republican running for re-election in Pennsylvania, responded to reports that his campaign website lists a fake Israeli TV award from Who Is America? by denouncing the media. "No, I don't think the bogus award is real, but apparently it's a slow news day," he wrote on Facebook on Friday. "For those of you who actually care and/or are hearing about this, I certainly wanted to give you the courtesy of my response ... We’re human, we made an administrative mistake, and I own it. But reporting this as newsworthy – which it’s far from – only further divides us, rewards those who not only try to humiliate in the name of entertainment, but also make a mockery of Israel (one of our closest Allies and of whom I’m a staunch supporter), and detracts from substantive issues that define a stronger community, Commonwealth and Country. I’m in disbelief that we’re actually spending time on this, so I’m just going to keep working on behalf of people who want to see us get stronger, not weaker." As of Monday morning, Perry still lists the fake award on his campaign website under "Awards and Recognition." ALSO: Who Is America? gets Joe Arpaio to say he's accept a "blow job" from President Trump.