Trey Gowdy to Join Trump’s Legal Team Amid Impeachment Inquiry

Trump says Gowdy may not be able to join until after January 2020, citing lobbying regulations

Trey Gowdy talks with the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Sept. 4, 2015. AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File

Former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy is set to join to work with President Donald Trump’s private legal team amid an impeachment inquiry pushed by the Democrat-led House.

“I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Trey Gowdy is joining our team as counsel to the president,” said Jay Sekulow, Trump’s attorney, in a statement Wednesday night.