Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has issued a stark warning about what he sees as the dangers of the Democratic Party’s increasingly aggressive rhetoric. In a recent interview on Fox News, Gingrich cautioned that the emotional and confrontational tone taken by many Democrats could have “very dangerous” consequences for former President Donald Trump and for the country as a whole.
Gingrich criticized Democrats for focusing on outrage rather than offering practical solutions. He claimed that their anger has fueled a climate of lawlessness and growing distrust in American institutions. “They have no solutions,” he argued, suggesting that rage has replaced leadership and reasoned debate in much of the party’s current approach.
During the interview, Gingrich also defended tech billionaire Elon Musk, praising his service under the Trump administration and accusing Democrats of attacking anyone aligned with the former president. He pointed to moments in Congress where, he said, House Democrats refused to applaud even nonpartisan or bipartisan achievements, calling it a sign of growing political hostility. He cited polling showing that 82% of Americans believe the system is corrupt, warning that Democrats risk alienating voters by standing with “bureaucracy and waste.”
Polling analyst Matt Towery echoed Gingrich’s concerns, comparing the current political climate to the early 1970s. He warned that Democrats are drifting toward political extremism similar to what the party experienced in 1972—an election year that resulted in a landslide defeat for Democratic nominee George McGovern. Towery emphasized that relentless attacks on Trump may energize his base while pushing undecided voters away from the Democratic Party.
Supporting these claims, a recent Politico report revealed that congressional Democrats are facing historically low approval ratings among their own base. According to the report, Democrats in Congress now hold lower approval among Democratic voters than congressional Republicans do among Republicans—a troubling sign for the party ahead of future elections.
Overall, Gingrich and Towery argue that unless Democrats shift their focus away from Trump and toward real-world issues that matter to everyday Americans, they risk not only losing political ground but also deepening public distrust in government. With public confidence already strained, the stakes of such rhetoric could be higher than many realize.
