What Trey Gowdy Just Did Will Be A Defining Moment For America In a recent speech, Trey Gowdy had yet another moment of leadership when he took it upon himself to explain to both Congress and President Obama exactly what their job titles mean to Americans. We run every two years because they intended us to be closest to the people, Gowdy told his colleagues. Gowdy was the leader that directs President Obama to follow the laws moving forward. He must obtain clearing from the house in a 233 to 181 vote. Watch Gowdy in the video below, and tell us what you think! 