The Fox News Rundown Extra: More From Trey Gowdy On Political Rhetoric And Free Speech
Sep 27, 2025
Trey Gowdy, a former federal prosecutor and Congressman from South Carolina, dives into urgent discussions surrounding political violence and free speech. He dissects the recent Dallas shooting incident, exploring motives and accountability. Gowdy critiques Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV and questions the sincerity of his past remarks. He also tackles First Amendment limits regarding media and government pressure on platforms like YouTube. Emphasizing individual responsibility, he advocates for critical thinking over censorship in addressing misinformation.
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Rhetoric Doesn’t Equal Legal Excuse
- Trey Gowdy argues political rhetoric doesn't legally excuse violence and most shooters are irrational lone actors.
- He urges examining targets and rhetoric trends to understand motives behind political violence.
Hardening Law Enforcement Targets
- Gowdy links long-term demonization of law enforcement to increased risk of attacks on officers and facilities.
- He predicts immigration detention sites will be hardened like federal courthouses to reduce soft targets.
Timing Shapes Remorse’s Credibility
- Trey Gowdy recalls Jimmy Kimmel being defiant until suspension and questions the timing of his remorse.
- Gowdy compares late remorse to criminals finding religion before punishment based on his prosecutorial experience.