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Political tension is not new. But what stands out in this case is the perception of distance—not only between parties, but between leaders and the public.

Gingrich pointed to polling from his conservative research group suggesting that a large majority of Americans view the political system as corrupt. Whether one agrees with the framing or not, the underlying concern is difficult to dismiss: trust is strained.

When people begin to doubt the system itself, the challenge is no longer about winning arguments—it becomes about restoring credibility.