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Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich, a Republican, served as House speaker from 1995 to 1999 and ran as a presidential candidate in 2012. He is an adviser to the Center for Union Facts.

Columns by Newt Gingrich

Illustration on lessons from Afghanistan by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Learning from America’s failures in Afghanistan

As the Taliban imposes its barbaric rule over the Afghan people and al Qaeda regains a countrywide haven, it's clear America has failed miserably in Afghanistan. Published September 20, 2021

The Achievements of President Biden Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Biden’s top 10 blunders

As I've watched the events of the past few weeks - and thought about the nature of Joe Biden's young presidency - I began to ask myself: How much more of this can we take? Published August 30, 2021

Illegal Immigrant / Migrant Relocations Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Where are the illegal immigrants going?

Watching television coverage of people crossing the border illegally at our southern border I began to wonder: Where are they going? Published August 9, 2021

In this Aug. 2, 2017, file photo, two Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) trains in Hong Kong. Protesters in Hong Kong have chosen the new high-speed railway station that connects the city with mainland China as the destination for their latest march to protect the freedoms of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. (Billy H.C. Kwok/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Contrasting Chinese progress versus American paralysis

As I watched the boring, often stale, and long-running vaudeville-like performance over the infrastructure bill, I kept watching the amazing steady progress of the Chinese Communist Party as it continued to build instead of debate. Published June 30, 2021

President Joe Biden speaks at Tidewater Community College, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Portsmouth, Va. Biden and the first lady are in coastal Virginia to promote his plans to increase spending on education and children, part of his $1.8 trillion families proposal announced last week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden’s hidden tax increase

Every American is going to pay higher taxes due to the Biden administration's policies. Published May 4, 2021

In this photo released by Portland Police Bureau, officers line up outside of the Penumbra Kelly Building in downtown Portland, Ore., Monday, April 12, 2021. Police say a demonstration protesting the police killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Minnesota turned into a riot, with some in the crowd throwing rocks and other projectiles at officers. (Portland Police Bureau via AP)

The crisis of American civilization

We are now in a crisis of American civilization fully as dangerous and real as the crisis of the U.S. Civil War or World War II. Published April 14, 2021

Newt in the Twitter Cage Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

An open letter to Twitter

Until today, I had been locked out of my Twitter account since March 3. Published March 10, 2021

In this Nov. 14, 2019, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden smiles as he holds a campaign rally at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Biden wants to ‘Make America California Again?’

In the latest example of the disconnect between the elite left and real Americans, a January headline in the Los Angeles Times read: "Make America California Again? That's Biden's Plan." Published February 12, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during an event at The Queen theater, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joe Biden is Trumpism’s best asset

The Washington establishment still can't comprehend the dynamic which allows former President Donald Trump to withstand constant attacks and media hits without losing his core supporters Published February 10, 2021

In this May 24, 2018, file photo, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is interviewed on the "Fox & Friends" television program, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Republicans should be cheerfully optimistic

The propaganda media and the Democrats are trying to keep Republicans on defense with a campaign of smears, exaggerations, and outright lies. Published February 4, 2021

President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden’s empty words belie his actions

As I have watched the elite liberal media gush over the inauguration of President Joe Biden, I have waited for at least someone to analyze the fascinating difference between President Biden's inaugural speech and his inaugural actions. Published January 25, 2021

Illustration on the advocate role taken by social media platforms by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Big Tech is a big fraud with its bogus censorship

When Twitter and Facebook decided to ban President Donald Trump, censor The New York Post, and start erasing other people and institutions from their platforms, they started down a path which will have enormous consequences for them and for America. Published January 13, 2021

Democrats Jon Ossoff (left) and Raphael Warnock had campaign ads "to communicate warm, caring personalities" writes former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, where Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler had "almost entirely negative ads." (Associated Press)

The Georgia GOP Disaster

As a Republican who began his volunteer activities in Georgia in the 1960 Richard Nixon-Henry Lodge campaign, I think it is necessary to have the courage to face the depth and scale of yesterday's disaster in Georgia. Published January 6, 2021