Date of Birth: August 22, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Harold Watson “Trey” Gowdy III, born on August 22, 1964, is an American lawyer, former prosecutor, and politician who served as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Gowdy gained national recognition for his role as the chairman of the House Benghazi Committee, where he led the investigation into the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Before his tenure in Congress, he served as the district attorney for the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in South Carolina from 2000 to 2010. Gowdy graduated from Baylor University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and later earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1989. He began his legal career as a clerk for John P. Gardner on the South Carolina Court of Appeals and later worked as a federal prosecutor. Known for his sharp legal mind and dedication to public service, Gowdy chose not to seek re-election in 2018 and returned to private life, working as a contributor for Fox News and joining a law firm in South Carolina.
5 Interesting Facts about Trey Gowdy
1. Trey Gowdy was awarded the Postal Inspector’s Award for his successful prosecution of J. Mark Allen, a man who murdered a postal worker.
2. He served as the Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee from June 2017 to January 2019.
3. Gowdy was known for his distinctive Southern drawl and intense interrogation style during congressional hearings.
4. He authored a book titled “Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade,” which was published in 2020.
5. Despite his prominent role in politics, Gowdy chose to return to practicing law and media commentary rather than continuing his political career.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Trey Gowdy
1. “The facts are neither Republican nor Democrat. They are just the facts.”
2. “You don’t have to be in a courtroom to be a good person. You don’t have to be a prosecutor to want to see justice.”
3. “I would rather lose in a cause that will someday win than win in a cause that will someday lose.”
4. “It is not about winning or losing. It is about the integrity of the process.”
5. “I will not, nor will I ever, put party over principle.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Trey Gowdy is estimated to be around $500,000.
Children
Trey Gowdy has two children with his wife Terri Dillard: a son, Watson, and a daughter, Abigail.
Relevant Links
1. [Trey Gowdy’s Official Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTreyGowdy/
2. [Trey Gowdy’s Biography on House.gov](https://www.congress.gov/member/trey-gowdy/G000566
3. [Fox News Contributor Profile](https://www.foxnews.com/person/g/trey-gowdy
4. [Trey Gowdy on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20276255.Trey_Gowdy
