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Newton Leroy Gingrich (/ ˈɡɪŋɡrɪtʃ /; né McPherson; born June 17, 1943) is an American politician and author who served as the 50th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.
Sep 28, 2024 · Newt Gingrich (born June 17, 1943, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American politician, who served as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1995–98); he was the first Republican to hold the office in 40 years. He later sought the party’s nomination for president in 2012.
In 1989, Gingrich brought down Democratic Speaker of the House Jim Wright and catapulted himself into the national spotlight. Perhaps more than any other politician, Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped Congress and the Republican Party for the last three decades.
1 day ago · Gingrich applauds Hegseth pick: Pentagon needs ‘complete overhaul’. by Ashleigh Fields - 11/17/24 7:00 AM ET. Greg Nash. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) gives remarks during a ceremony to ...
Oct 15, 2018 · Newt Gingrich turned partisan battles into bloodsport, wrecked Congress, and paved the way for Trump’s rise. Now he’s reveling in his achievements.
Nov 16, 2013 · See CNN's Fast Facts on Newt Gingrich for more information about the former speaker of the House.
Jul 7, 2020 · If you want to understand how Trump has taken over the Republican Party, you need to start back with Newt Gingrich.