Newt Gingrich
Columns by Newt Gingrich
The elites vs. democracy and popular government
British law enforcement recently arrested Irish comedian Graham Linehan for a social media post criticizing a transgender activist. Published September 9, 2025
The Korean crisis of freedom and democracy
When it was originally announced that Lee Jae-myung, the newly elected president of the Republic of Korea, would meet with President Trump in Washington, I expected a totally positive event. Published August 27, 2025
Preserving religious freedom in South Korea
When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits President Trump on Aug. 25, the issue of religious freedom should be high on the agenda. Published August 20, 2025
The crisis of radical district judges
The fight over whether unelected federal district court judges should be able to unilaterally halt an elected president of the United States' agenda has reached a critical point. Published May 8, 2025
China’s cybereconomic warfare
Imagine what would happen if the lights suddenly went out in Taiwan. Its economy would grind to a halt. Food supplies would rot without refrigeration. Hospital patients would perish as vital machines shut down. Published May 4, 2025
The universality of the Roman Catholic Church
Callista and I attended the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception three times this Holy Week. Published April 24, 2025
Leaderless and losing: Why Democrats are imploding from within
The Democrats face a real dilemma that may cripple their ability to be competitive in upcoming elections. Published April 7, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Saving lives and making America healthy again
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may or may not be confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Published February 3, 2025
Trump acts decisively on illegal immigration
After giving one of the most revolutionary inaugural addresses in American history, President Trump has acted decisively to prove he is serious about keeping his promises. Published January 27, 2025
President Trump’s revolutionary inaugural address
As Callista and I sat in the Rotunda listening to President Donald Trump's Inaugural Address, I realized that it was among the most revolutionary inaugural addresses in American history. Published January 22, 2025
Federal bureaucrats plan resistance to Trump admin
A recent survey of senior government employees revealed that 42% plan to work against the incoming Trump administration. Published January 20, 2025
Dems can either vote for Trump’s agenda in Washington or face defeat back home
A single "big, beautiful bill" that makes America more affordable and re-establishes our sovereignty can get through the House by a surprising margin. Published January 13, 2025
Republicans need discipline and patience to succeed with narrow majority
This month marks a big shift in power and direction in Washington, America and the world. Published January 6, 2025
Republicans must sign tax cut by July Fourth or risk losing House majority
Congressional Republicans are working to pass budget legislation as soon as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. They must jump-start his agenda without getting stopped by Senate Democrats. Published December 19, 2024
Isaacman can foster an entrepreneurial, dynamic and useful NASA
President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA was a wonderful moment for those of us who believe in space. Published December 9, 2024
Why America’s sports culture reveals rejection of elite leftist values
The contrast between the values inherent in sports and the attitudes and values of the elite modern left is astonishing. Published November 25, 2024
Trump-American culture vs. elite culture
The most unexplored aspect of Donald Trump's nine-year odyssey is that, despite his wealth, his habits appeal to a far larger share of Americans than the elite's passions for fine food and highbrow entertainment. Published November 20, 2024
Trump’s victory speech ushers in a golden era for America
We had the honor of spending election night with Donald Trump, his family and his closest supporters at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida. Published November 7, 2024
Donald Trump and the politics of joy
Former President Donald Trump is showing Americans what the real "politics of joy" look like. Published November 4, 2024
Despite Obama’s racist appeal, Black men don’t owe Harris their vote
I was amazed by former President Barack Obama's racist appeal to young Black men last week in Pittsburgh. Published October 17, 2024