Ryan VS Crenshaw

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Texas's 2nd congressional district, is into it with podcaster Shawn Ryan over allegations and statements made by him about Dan. To the point where a threat of a defamation lawsuit has been floated. The real question is, is there validity to the claims? Secondarily, is there a case to be had? We will look into the claims and also into Rep. Crenshaw and his financial state.