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Newt Gingrich: Trump's Putin press conference 'most serious mistake of his presidency'
Washington Examiner ^ | July 16, 2018 | Naomi Lim

Posted on 07/16/2018 3:23:29 PM PDT by FewsOrange

Newt Gingrich on Monday offered rare, scalding criticism of President Trump, demanding that the president explain the comments he made during his controversial press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the conclusion of their talks in Helsinki.

"President Trump must clarify his statements in Helsinki on our intelligence system and Putin," the former House speaker wrote on Twitter. "It is the most serious mistake of his presidency and must be corrected—-immediately."

Trump received widespread scorn on Monday after he said at the media availability that he has yet to see any compelling reason why the Kremlin would have interfered in the 2016 election.

His comments follow special counsel Robert Mueller's indictment in federal court on Friday, which alleged 12 Russian military officials hacked Democratic email servers during the campaign.

Gingrich has been a vocal supporter of Trump, but he has on occasion provided constructive critiques of his performance.

Gingrich chastised Trump in April, claiming his administration had botched the release of Deputy Attorney Rod Rosenstein's memo outlining problems with fired FBI Director James Comey.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: deepstate; donaldtrump; europeanunion; finland; georgia; gingrich; helsinki; mediawingofthednc; nato; newt; newtgingrich; partisanmediashills; presstitutes; putin; smearmachine; swamp; trump; trumpputin; trumpputinpresser
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To: JudyinCanada

I don’t think it is malice. He’s just obsolete. Newt’s playing by rules that worked over thirty years ago, and broke down a couple of administations ago. Like NATO, he has run his course.


41 posted on 07/16/2018 3:34:12 PM PDT by Psalm 144 (Ace McCain: The tumor is a rumor but the boot was a hoot.)
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To: theoilpainter

There will be much more spectacular vote turning events before the elections in November. It ain’t gonna help the Democrats even a little.


42 posted on 07/16/2018 3:34:13 PM PDT by arthurus (0-o-O=|)
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To: JudyinCanada
"Good ol’ Newt. You can always count on him to turn when he’s needed most."

Has McLame rallied for the 100th time from his death bed, to give his negative comment yet?

43 posted on 07/16/2018 3:34:22 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: tomkat

Telling the EuroCraps that they need to pay up for their protection?


44 posted on 07/16/2018 3:34:34 PM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: FewsOrange
Newt is - at best - the guy you do not want to have covering you in a tight spot... he is first and foremost all about Newt, and Newt likes to keep his options open.

Maybe THIS time, Hannity will finally be done with him.

45 posted on 07/16/2018 3:34:35 PM PDT by niteowl77
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To: theoilpainter

This whole trip has been a PR disaster, which will be reflected in the polls for all the races this fall.

Are you joking or are you a troll? That's more than a little dramatic, don't you think? First, it's no big deal. Not even close. Second, by August everyone will have forgotten this so-called disaster.


46 posted on 07/16/2018 3:34:37 PM PDT by Cinnamontea
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To: FewsOrange

Aw holy f, Newt is back on his Pelosi couch.


47 posted on 07/16/2018 3:35:06 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: shelterguy

“Maybe Newt can tell us what FACTS he has that is proof the Kremlin screwed with the election.”

Exactly. The agencies telling the Russians meddled are the same agencies who have lied to us 100% of the time for the last five years. We’re expected to believe they’re telling us the truth about THIS ONE THING?

Screw ‘em.


48 posted on 07/16/2018 3:35:12 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Have an A-1 day.)
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To: theoilpainter

Raise the windows of your studio. The fumes are getting to you.


49 posted on 07/16/2018 3:35:18 PM PDT by Psalm 144 (Ace McCain: The tumor is a rumor but the boot was a hoot.)
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To: Pravious

Trump trusts his own perception and his own intelligence inputs.


50 posted on 07/16/2018 3:35:33 PM PDT by arthurus (0-o-O=|>)
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To: Pravious
"Trump received widespread scorn..."

So what else is new?

51 posted on 07/16/2018 3:35:36 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: FewsOrange

Newt’s right, unfortunately.

I now believe the Russians elected Trump.

BWAAAHAAAHAAA!!!

Just kidding.


52 posted on 07/16/2018 3:35:57 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (<img src="http://i.imgur.com/WukZwJP.gif" width=600><p>https://i.imgur.com/zXSEP5Z.gif)
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To: theoilpainter; FewsOrange

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Newt is right. This whole trip has been a PR disaster, which will be reflected in the polls for all the races this fall.
>

Oh, Trump is in the ‘18 running?

Sorry, Newt, another of the GOPe, rides out to wave the white flag after the 1st sign of any blow-back (regardless how much it WAS correct [& damn interesting]).

The only ones to worry ‘bout come Nov’ are the Never Trumpers or those that sat on their thumbs instead of 1) Passing O’Care repeal 2) sat silently whilst Ryan burned every bridge on the way out the door 3) hounding Sessions/Deep State for NOT doing their job

If it weren’t for the (D) farking themselves, I could see how the (R)N(C) is actively working to *NOT* keep control of , at the least, the House...that gives them the out of not doing what they promised.


53 posted on 07/16/2018 3:36:14 PM PDT by i_robot73 (One could not count the number of *solutions*, if only govt followed\enforced the Constitution.)
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To: FewsOrange

With friends like Gingrich, who needs enemies?

I used to think he was reasonable, but it seems he sold out to Hillary.


54 posted on 07/16/2018 3:36:17 PM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: DoughtyOne

You know I’ve been with you the whole time on Newt. He is a needy needy personality. Sure, at times he has something to say. But he goes where he gets pleased. Period.


55 posted on 07/16/2018 3:36:28 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: FewsOrange

Newt wants war with Russia too?? Who knew??


56 posted on 07/16/2018 3:36:36 PM PDT by CodeToad
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To: shelterguy

I think even Putin is getting a kick out of Trump giving it to the media


57 posted on 07/16/2018 3:36:38 PM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing Obamacare is worse than Obamacare itself.)
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To: FewsOrange

58 posted on 07/16/2018 3:37:01 PM PDT by AAABEST
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To: mass55th

Yes. It’s here somewhere. And you can imagine his take:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3671343/posts


59 posted on 07/16/2018 3:37:13 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Take a look out there folks. Can you see evidence of a Left Wing Hate Group, perhaps fascist too?)
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To: Cinnamontea

“Trump is Finished Moment” number 44,435.


60 posted on 07/16/2018 3:37:25 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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