Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, in an interview with Denis O’Hayer on “Morning Edition” (Broadcast Version)Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, in an interview with Denis O’Hayer on “Morning Edition” (Expanded Version)
Former Georgia Congressman — and former House Speaker — Newt Gingrich was back in the Atlanta area on Monday, campaigning for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. During a town meeting at Kennesaw State University, the former Speaker attacked the “basket of deplorables” comment by Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Gingrich said it showed Democrats have lost the ability to debate.
In a wide-ranging conversation on “Morning Edition,” Denis O’Hayer asked the former Speaker about that criticism and his views on trade agreements like NAFTA, which Gingrich helped pass — and Trump has attacked.
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