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Newt Gingrich Raises Concerns About Congressional Tone — And the Larger Question of Trust

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich recently spoke out about what he sees as a concerning dynamic in Congress. Reflecting on a recent joint session, he described moments where House Democrats appeared disengaged, even during points meant to unify or resonate broadly.

For Gingrich, this was not just about one event. He framed it as part of a deeper pattern—where political instinct begins to outweigh shared purpose.

“They couldn’t applaud anything,” he noted, interpreting the reaction as a sign of widening division rather than simple disagreement.