South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy has been a rising star since winning office in 2010.
A dogged investor, Gowdy recently made news when he suggested Susan Rice, Barack Obama’s National Security Adviser, may be subpoenaed after her refusal to testify before congress regarding the overly broad Russia-Trump investigation.
Now Gowdy’s persistence has landed him a very powerful position in congress.
The early and unexpected retirement of Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz left a vacancy for the chair of the House Oversight Committee, which Gowdy will now be filling.
From Townhall.com:
South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy has been chosen as the next chairman of the House Oversight Committee, beating out Oklahoma’s Steve Russell for the job.
Gowdy will replace outgoing Chairman Jason Chaffetz of Utah, who announced his retirement from Congress last month. Chaffetz’ last day is June 30.
“Trey Gowdy is the right person for the job. He has a long history of demanding accountability, upholding transparency, and relentlessly pursuing the truth. Under his capable leadership, the Committee will continue to work towards ensuring effectiveness and efficiency throughout the federal government. As his friend and colleague, I have every confidence in his abilities moving forward,” Chaffetz released in a statement. “The steering committee was fortunate to have two good options. I congratulate Steve Russell for throwing his hat in the ring. He has loyally served this country first in the U.S. Army, and now in his current capacity representing the people of Oklahoma. I have high expectations of the contributions he can make going forward.”
“It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as Chairman of this historic Committee. I look forward to working with Chairman-elect Gowdy to ensure a smooth transition of the gavel,” he continued.
Gowdy is a former federal prosecutor and current member of the Committee. In 2014 he was tapped to lead the House Select Committee on Benghazi. He also serves on the House Intelligence Committee, which has been investigating Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
The House Republican Conference will vote on his nomination Tuesday, when his position will be made official.
The ascension of Gowdy troubles Democrats because he played a hand in Clinton’s failed presidential bid.
From Bizpac Review:
Gowdy is a bulldog who was in charge of the select committee that investigated the 2012 Benghazi attack.
An investigation that uncovered Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while Secretary of State. A finding that probably played a major role in why she isn’t the President of the United States.
The oversight committee will be in charge of investigating the firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
Gowdy didn’t put his name forward for the post but was picked by the steering committee on Thursday to take over for Chaffetz, who is retiring at the end of June.
The news was met with happiness from conservatives.
Gowdy is persistent and honest, which should serve him well. The biggest insult Democrats hurl his way is that his Benghazi investigation was too thorough and spent too much money.
But since when did Democrats have problems spending other people’s money?
Perhaps it would behoove them to stop stoking the flames of the Trump- Russia collusion and get back to actual governance.
Love Trey. My prayers are with him!!
AMEN
Same here!
Democrates do not work for the people, but only to make corrupt money for themselves. Gowdy is a great choice. Trump take notice.
I truly applaud Trey Gowdy. He is one of the very few in Congress with a stellar reputation of being an honest, intelligent, articulate, and tenacious member of Congress.
I agreem but where’s the beef? – Better yet how ’bout a few indictments? If someone is blocking him let him come out with it and we the deplorables will raise holly hell about it.
I so agree … where are indictments with Benghazi ???
Holy, stupid. Holly is a plant, often associated with Christmas. Have a holly, jolly afternoon, stupid.
Indictments are left to the DOJ. You can’t blame him for something he was not in charge of.
Right on Nancy, I concur 100%. He is exactly the type of individual more are needed of in Congress!
The guy sure can sure raise hell, but we seem to be a little short on arrests or even expelling anybody from congress. – Not much different from comie Comey when it comes to indictments.
Maybe things will be changing soon. Like in show biz, Break a leg, Trey! I’m with ya.
GO TREY!
The time to “drain the swamp” is NOW. The COMMUNISTS (aka “democrats” and RINOS) are pushing for all their worth, to stop the loss of control, power, and those “taxpayer dollars” that fund their cushy lifestyles.
ANYONE that cannot do their job and continues to do nothing but obstruct, should be FIRED (just like any of us “deplorables” that refuse to do OUR jobs.) NO MORE DOUBLE STANDARDS FOE “ELITE” SCUMBAGS,
No matter WHAT “position” they hold.
couldn’t agree more with your posting !
Trey Gowdy !! He is a man of America, and for ALL of America’s people
Trey will do an outstanding job in his new position just as he has in his other one. A real bull dog for the truth.
might be a real ‘bulldog’ for the truth, but, but, where does that take us ???… nowhere !!
That’s what I was just wondering. Once a person faces the House Committee, and found that they are guilty, does it go to the DOJ? the circuit court. I have never heard of anyone being tried in the House. Who carries the ball from that point?
What truth did he get, none. And what little truth he gleaned, got us nothing.
Thank your Daughter for her service & unselfish dedication!
Why are we all Ga Ga over Trey?
Has anyone gone to jail…NO.
Has anyone been indicted…NO.
However, he has voted with the Elite Establishment exclusively,
even when the opportunity presented itself to buck the system a bit,
he ALWAYS voted with Ryan!
He is just one more Establishment guy who sounds tough but feathers his
nest with Establishment money while talking tough and showing little
accomplishment for those of us who vote. He knows a lot a lot but has
become Lindsay Graham in waiting. Name his accomplishments..Zilch.
Sometimes you have to swim with the little fish to find the BIG ONES. Let’s hope that’s been his MO.
There is an old saying taught to me by my first plant manager; “Believe none of what you hear, and only half of what you see.” So far all we have heard from our friend is tough words and votes that have not matched his words. If someone gave me a million bucks and said bet it on someone, I would be out digging up Warren Rudman from his grave, the former Senator who used to throw people out of his office if they asked for money.
true !
great points and we can only hope and pray he is not playing RINO games. why does it seem like those around Trump seem as though they’re with him when they aren’t? and yes, why no indictments, why no jail time for known criminals and treasonists? an awful thought- are we being deceived by all the big players? because it appears the other side is just skating and we’re left holding the bag of promises, lies, divisiveness, chaos, anarchy, et al.
so if Trey so thoroughly investigated the Benghazi incident…. where did that lead to prosecuting the buzzard & kill-liar-y ?????? … just curious !!!
Obummer blocked it with George Soros!
Trey did not ask the right questions see my post above to chief.
Trey Gowdy is the epitome of honesty and will be a great pick the article said he is a great investor I’m sure they mean investigator lol! I’d pick him for any office he is a great interviewer and determined to get at the truth at all cost we need that right now to undo the corruption of the last 8 years!!!!!
I SEE IT’S THE DEMACRATS THAT ARE BITCHING ABOUT HOW MUCH THEY SPEND FOR PROTECTING OUR PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY, MAKE UP AMOUNTS AT HIS VACATIONS AND EVEN LIE ABOUT THE RUSSIA CRAP. Chaffetz was a good partner ofd Trey’s on the committee and we will miss him I hope that they don’t have the hemming and hawing waiting to make a decision and get off the hump. I’m not sure what their there for, because they really haven’t done shit for years, a lot of screaming, although the committees have ben enhanced it hasn’t been very effective in the past, because of corruption there also.
If there is going to be anyone that will commit and make a impartial judgment it will be Gowdy, for he goes by the letter of the law and demands proof. They couldn’t have made a better pick for chairmen of the committee and he will push for it to be produced, just like his successor. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b61b2c0b016e8722d08445c68d6927922d381eb2186f8ad1da57ff654c326e99.jpg
I just love this man….Trey Gowdy has a good soul…..may God protect and guide you. Even though I’m about 20 yrs his age” I tell all my friends…he’s my boyfriend” lol
Trey does good work.