Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has issued a stark warning to Democrats, claiming their increasingly extreme rhetoric could result in “very dangerous” consequences for former President Donald Trump. Gingrich made the remarks during an interview with Fox News, where he strongly criticized the Democratic Party’s current approach to political discourse.

Gingrich argued that Democrats are driven more by anger than by solutions, accusing them of fostering lawlessness and undermining public institutions. He claimed their fixation on Trump has blinded them to the practical needs of Americans, making them appear disconnected from everyday concerns.

He specifically defended Elon Musk, calling him a “public servant” under Trump’s administration, and criticized House Democrats for refusing to applaud bipartisan or nonpartisan successes. According to Gingrich, their unwillingness to recognize even shared accomplishments reflects how toxic partisanship has become.

Highlighting public frustration, Gingrich cited polls showing that 82% of Americans believe the political system is corrupt. He warned that by continuing to protect bloated government bureaucracy and defending inefficiency, Democrats risk alienating even more voters in the lead-up to future elections.

Polling analyst Matt Towery backed Gingrich’s perspective, drawing historical parallels to the Democratic Party’s leftward shift in 1972. He cautioned that focusing solely on attacking Trump, instead of addressing economic and social issues, could lead to significant electoral setbacks.

Towery emphasized that Democrats need to reconnect with working-class voters and stop using Trump as their primary rallying point. Otherwise, he warned, the party could repeat past mistakes and suffer major losses at the ballot box.

Supporting this outlook, a Politico report recently revealed that congressional Democrats are facing record-low approval ratings among their own voters. In a surprising twist, Republicans now enjoy relatively higher favorability among their base than Democrats do—a troubling trend for party leaders.

As the 2024 election cycle intensifies, Gingrich’s comments add to a growing chorus of concerns about political polarization and voter dissatisfaction. Whether Democrats will recalibrate their messaging or continue their current strategy remains a key question in the months ahead.