Newt Gingrich Raises Concerns About Congressional Tone and Public Trust Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich recently commented on what he views as a growing problem in Congress—an increasingly rigid tone that leaves little room for shared moments or cooperation. Speaking about a recent joint session, he suggested that some members of the United States House of Representatives appeared disengaged even during points meant to bring unity, interpreting it as a sign of deeper division. “They couldn’t applaud anything,” Gingrich said, describing what he believes is a pattern where partisan instincts are beginning to outweigh the willingness to acknowledge common ground....
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