Gowdy Grills Comey on Whether Flynn Leak Is Being Investigated

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Gowdy asked Comey to also assure the American people that the FBI is investigating the leak which led to the resignation of Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn over communications with the Russian ambassador.

"I can't," Comey responded. "But I hope people watching know how seriously we take leaks of classified information. But I don't want to confirm it by saying we're investigating it. I'm sorry I have to draw that line, I just think that's the right way to be."

Gowdy shook his head in response. He said he wouldn't argue, but that he and Comey agree the release of classified information is "most definitely" a crime.

He then asked Comey to "seek authority from whomever you need to seek authority from" to assure the American people that the leak is being investigated.

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Gowdy threw down the gauntlet and I think everyone missed it!!!

Republicans are going to demand the leaker be exposed or the FBI is going to be framed as complicit in exposing Flynn/ classified identity of person being investigated. It may not seem like a big deal but funding is coming up at the end of the year for domestic spying. You could see the grassroots, Republicans and Trump threaten to block funding until the leaker is exposed. That would be some incredible theatrics!