He’s saying it to get votes for the very Assistant Democrats that assisted the Democrats in everything you wrote about.
Trey Gowdy told us they ALL knew Trump/Russia collusion was a hoax in June of 2017, yet the GOP helped to keep it going.
Flimsey Grahamnesty in particular.
The only way we will ever be able to go after the Democrats is if we first elect different Republicans.
I agree with what you write. But now that Newt has said this it a hammer to use against Quisling Republicans.
Imagine McCarthy now getting this question: “Former Speaker Gingrich says Liz Cheney could be arrested. How do you feel about that?” This makes McCarthy’s seat warm and puts the Quisling RINOs on defense. That can only be good.