By Newt Gingrich
It’s generally assumed in our political culture that black and gay Americans are Democrats. The Democratic Party reinforces this assumption by using identity politics to define anyone who is black or gay — let alone both — as a helpless victim who can only be rescued by liberal causes.
This is why Rob Smith is so problematic, especially for the political left. He is black, gay, and a conservative Republican. And he supports President Trump. He is nobody’s victim and doesn’t accept liberal orthodoxies. In short, he doesn’t let anyone else define him. Rob Smith defines himself.
I speak with Smith, a regular political commentator on Fox News, on this week’s episode of my podcast “Newt’s World.” Smith is also a decorated veteran of the Iraq War, serving five years in the US Army. Smith’s new book,
Always a Soldier: Service, Sacrifice, and Coming Out as America’s Favorite Black, Gay Republican
, will be released next week. It’s part memoir, especially of his time in the military, and part political commentary.e European far right plots to control the papacy.
Smith says he has “come out” twice in his life — as a gay man and as a Republican. The former was quite difficult. His mother didn’t take the news well, and Smith developed suicidal ideations for a time. Interestingly, though, he says that declaring himself a Republican was more disruptive to his life. He was living in New York City at the time and began losing some of his liberal friends. Moreover, he found that, as a journalist trained at Columbia University, his professional career was suddenly in jeopardy.
Smith believes deeply in the American project and wants to promote core Republican values. But, critically, he wants to unify rather than divide us as Americans. Discipline, self-reliance, personal responsibility, love of country — he believes these are all concepts that can better people’s lives and that everyone should embrace.
I hope you will listen to this week’s episode to learn about an absolutely fascinating and amazing man whose voice will be a fixture of American politics for many years to come. |
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Today, I signed this letter with other free market economic and business leaders arguing that health care price transparency should be included in the next COVID-19 relief package. It is being sent to President Trump, White House officials, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Leader Kevin McCarthy, as well as other leaders in the Republican Party. |
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Joe Biden is certainly a gaffe machine. He has even said so himself. It seems miraculous that a candidate as unskilled at communication could make it this far, and yet here he is. It is clear that the Democrats have become accustomed to explaining away the various and sundry blunders and boo-boos as Biden bungles his way across the campaign trail. It must get tiring. |
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By Aaron Kliegman
Since George Floyd’s killing, woke progressives have been teaching a master class on how to perpetuate racism. Naturally, these warriors for social justice say the ongoing civil unrest across America is meant to combat oppression. Many athletes, journalists, celebrities, academics, and politicians echo their claims. They all may very well have the right intentions. But the fact remains that the protests and riots, the toppling of statues and vandalizing of monuments, and the visceral hostility toward law enforcement all ensure that intolerance is here to stay. |
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The future of higher education is at stake. American universities need redesigning to educate millions of qualified students while leveraging technology and accessibility. Newt’s guest is Dr. Michael M. Crow, President of Arizona State University. |
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The Order is a stunning new action-packed thriller of high stakes international intrigue featuring the enigmatic art restorer and master spy Gabriel Allon. The Order is the 20th novel in the Gabriel Allon series. Newt’s guest is Daniel Silva, the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author. |
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The Gingrich Foundation is proud to recognize the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) as its charity of the month for July.
TAPS is a national nonprofit veterans service organization founded in 1994 by Bonnie Carroll following the death of her husband, Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll, and seven others in a plane crash. Inspired by the care and support she received from the families who also lost loved ones in the tragic event, Bonnie endeavored to create a system of support for those in need of hopeful healing following a loss. |
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Order Now : Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time
Everything is changing.
From the spread of the coronavirus, to the highs and lows of the economy, and on to the election, 2020 will continue this process of change.
We don’t know yet which way the American people will go, but we can describe what is at stake as the radical democratic left continues to go all out to destroy President Trump and his followers. This wild period of change has been intensified by the virulent spread of COVID-19, but its roots go back to the summer of 2015.
This book puts this kaleidoscope of change into context and outlines the choices Americans face in what may be the most decisive election of our lifetimes. No presidential contest since 1860 has presented the American people with a decision more definitive than the 2020 election offers. It is the radical democratic left vs President Trump.
To understand what is at stake, and what must be done, read this book and share it with your friends and neighbors.
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Trump Vs. China: Facing America’s Greatest Threat
Newt Gingrich’s TRUMP VS CHINA will serve as a rallying cry for the American people and a plan of action for our leaders in government and the private sector. Written in a language that every American can understand, but still rich in detail and accurate in fact, TRUMP VS CHINA clearly describes China’s multi-pronged attack against the United States and what we must do to combat it.
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Yankee Doodle Dandy
Ellis the Elephant dives back into history! In Yankee Doodle Dandy, the third installment of this New York Times best-selling series, America’s favorite time traveling pachyderm is back, teaching kids (and parents) about the American Revolution.
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