Here is a comprehensive summary of the Wikipedia article about Trey Gowdy:

  • Harold Watson "Trey" Gowdy III (born 1964) is an American legal and political figure known for his multifaceted career as a federal prosecutor, U.S. Representative, and now a television news presenter.
  • Serving South Carolina's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2019, Gowdy gained national prominence chairing the House Select Committee on Benghazi (2014-2016), which notably uncovered Hillary Clinton's private email server during its $7.8 million investigation.
  • Before his congressional career, he was a successful federal prosecutor and solicitor in South Carolina, famously appearing in four episodes of Forensic Files for cases he won.
  • Announcing his departure from politics in 2018, Gowdy transitioned to media, joining Fox News where he currently hosts Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy and occasionally guest-hosts other programs.