Gowdy: Comey had ‘obligation’ to make Clinton email announcement

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Rep. Trey Gowdy argued Tuesday that FBI Director James Comey had an “obligation” to inform Congress that the FBI is re-examining the investigation into Hillary Clinton after emails surfaced on a device found during an unrelated investigation into Anthony Weiner.

Appearing on “Fox & Friends” Tuesday morning, Gowdy said he disagreed with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who said on Monday that Comey erred by making the announcement this close to a presidential election. The South Carolina Republican argued that the FBI director had “no choice” but to tell members of Congress what is taking place.

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