Also interesting. This backs my theory that Gowdy was participating in a baiting operation. Bait them, see who supports his stupid comment. Expose them.
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/06/ryan-trump-russia-spygate-pardons-629548
re: your Gowdy baiting operation theory;
I had a similar thought regarding Hannity’
First some bait...
Report: President Trump and Sean Hannity talk nearly every weeknight
then set the trap:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/sean-hannity-bash-your-phones_us_5b18a1b2e4b0599bc6e04029
Hannity Tells Mueller Witnesses: Bash Your Phones To Little Itsy Bitsy Pieces
Then you sit back and wait while the swamp rats and rinos rush to condemn his comments while in a day or so the IQ report comes out and say Hillary did exactly that and the FBI did nothing about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwiMjLX_ABQ
The Amazing moment CNN Fact Check Confirms Clinton Aide Destroyed Mobile Devices With Hammers