Trey Gowdy tweeted a few minutes ago in the aftermath of the release of the Republican memo, explaining why the memo was released:
It is important for the American public to know if the dossier was paid for by another candidate, used in court pleadings, vetted before it was used, vetted after it was used, and whether all relevant facts were shared with the tribunal approving of the FISA application.
— Trey Gowdy (@TGowdySC) February 2, 2018
But he suggests it doesn’t undermine the overwhelming majority of the men and women at the FBI:
While this memo raises serious concerns with the FISA process, I have been and remain confident in the overwhelming majority of the men and women serving at the FBI and DOJ.
— Trey Gowdy (@TGowdySC) February 2, 2018
And he’s adamant that this does not discredit in any way the Mueller investigation, who he says he has complete confidence in:
As I have said repeatedly, I also remain 100 percent confident in Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The contents of this memo do not - in any way - discredit his investigation.
— Trey Gowdy (@TGowdySC) February 2, 2018
The White House has also released a statement (click to enlarge):
As did the FBI Agents Association President:
#UPDATE: Statement on release of GOP memo from FBI Agents Association President Tom O'Connor. More: https://t.co/kJfySrQqd6 pic.twitter.com/EPZys4u7M7
— FOX59 News (@FOX59) February 2, 2018