Newt Gingrich, the former House Speaker, has recently issued a stark warning about what he describes as increasingly “very dangerous” rhetoric and behavior coming from members of the Democratic Party. According to Gingrich, current Democratic tactics raise the risk not just of political conflict, but of violent escalation — potentially including serious threats against Donald Trump and others aligned with him. The warnings come amid reports of at least two failed attempts on Trump’s life, underscoring deep public concern about political violence and the intensifying partisanship in U.S. politics.
During an interview on “Hannity” (on Fox News), Gingrich dismissed a claim by Hakeem Jeffries (House Minority Leader, D‑N.Y.) that Republicans are “on the run.” In Gingrich’s view, rather than being retreating, Democrats are growing enraged — lacking real policy proposals, and instead resorting to “extreme tactics” to fight back against Trump’s influence and initiatives such as proposed government‑spending cuts. He argued that the Democrats’ resistance is less about policy disagreements, and more about disrupting governance and undermining efforts by Trump and his allies to reform what Gingrich perceives as a corrupt system.
Gingrich drew historical parallels to illustrate what he sees as the severity of the moment — invoking the spirit of the Gettysburg Address as a warning that the American democratic system is being tested. He said that a segment of the population now believes they have a “right” to act violently, flout laws, and deny ordinary Americans their choice of leadership. In his blunt words: “you have to lock them up. You have to enforce the law. Period.” Gingrich contended that firm law‑enforcement action is necessary to prevent such dangerous impulses from destabilizing the country.
Beyond accusations of violence or threats, Gingrich criticized what he described as a moral and empathetic void among House Democrats. He pointed to recent congressional events where, he argued, Democrats failed even to acknowledge or applaud ordinary Americans honored in the chamber — for instance, a 13‑year-old cancer survivor or a young man aspiring to attend West Point. Gingrich used these examples to suggest a broader disconnection between the Democratic leadership and the struggles or aspirations of regular Americans. For him, this detachment reflects frustration and rage at the disruption of a system many Democrats once protected.
Gingrich also brought up data from a project called America’s New Majority, claiming that 82% of Americans believe the current system is corrupt. He argued that this widespread public dissatisfaction poses a serious challenge for Democrats politically and morally — especially as they head toward the 2026 midterm elections. According to him, the Democratic Party’s alignment with bureaucracy, corruption, and the status quo puts it at odds with the prevailing public sentiment. This disconnect, in Gingrich’s framing, is both a strategic vulnerability and a moral failing.
Finally, Gingrich contrasted what he sees as the “destructiveness” and radical posturing of Democratic leadership with what he claims is the “remarkable focus on peace” demonstrated by Trump and his allies. He argued that Democrats are increasingly out of touch with everyday Americans, while Trump prioritizes national stability and effective governance. Gingrich predicted that this contrast — between radical opposition and stability‑oriented leadership — will become a major talking point in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms, shaping how voters perceive both parties’ priorities and moral standing.
