Gowdy: Lawmakers should not accuse Comey of committing a crime - The Hill

Rep. Trey GowdyHarold (Trey) Watson Gowdy Sessions: Mueller probe has taken on 'life of its own'Cambridge Analytica whistleblower briefs House Dems GOP chairmen say they have deal with Justice on documents MORE (R-S.C.) said in a Sunday show interview that lawmakers should not accuse individuals like former FBI director James ComeyJames Brien Comey Clapper’s actions sure do look like political manipulations Dems' dreams dashed — wishing upon a star doesn’t make the collusion fairytale true Strzok and Page mourned Comey’s firing, discussed Mueller in recovered text messages MORE of committing a crime.

Gowdy noted on CBS’s “Face the Nation” that he has never accused Comey of committing a crime, but said the former director has done things he does not agree with.

“But in terms of accusing someone of a crime, a member of Congress should not do that,” Gowdy said.

President TrumpDonald John Trump 7 targets Michelle Wolf took aim at during the White House correspondents’ dinner North Korea says it will dismantle nuclear test site next month: report President of White House Correspondents Association defends journalism after Trump attacks MORE has accused Comey of leaking information to journalists in memos the former director wrote about his interactions with Trump.

“James Comey’s Memos are Classified, I did not Declassify them. They belong to our Government! Therefore, he broke the law!” Trump wrote on Twitter on April 21.

“Additionally, he totally made up many of the things he said I said, and he is already a proven liar and leaker. Where are Memos on Clinton, Lynch & others?”

Gowdy said he has confidence in the inspector general to investigate any potential crimes.

“I trust Mr. Horowitz to investigate,” he said, referring to Department of Justice inspector general Michael Horowitz.

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