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Gingrich Slams Democrats’ ‘Double Negative’ Shutdown Strategy

10/16/2025

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Newt Gingrich criticized congressional Democrats for lacking a "larger moral purpose" in their shutdown conflict with President Trump.
He described their strategy as a "double negative," aiming to raise spending while shutting down the government.
Gingrich urged Republicans to better communicate their stance against Democrats, whom he views as out of touch.
He noted the government has been shut down for two weeks, with Democrats voting against bipartisan efforts to reopen.
Gingrich believes Democrats will ultimately lose the budget control battle.

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Newt Gingrich criticized congressional Democrats for lacking a "larger moral purpose" in their shutdown conflict with President Trump.
He described their strategy as a "double negative," aiming to raise spending while shutting down the government.
Gingrich urged Republicans to better communicate their stance against Democrats, whom he views as out of touch.
He noted the government has been shut down for two weeks, with Democrats voting against bipartisan efforts to reopen.
Gingrich believes Democrats will ultimately lose the budget control battle.