Newton Leroy Gingrich

Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1995-1999), U.S. Congressman from Georgia (1979-1999), and prominent political analyst and author who has served as a senior advisor to Republican leadership and frequently appears as a political commentator on major news networks.

About

Newt Gingrich served as the Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999, becoming one of the most influential Republican leaders of the 1990s. He represented Georgia's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for two decades, beginning in 1979. As Speaker, he led the "Contract with America" initiative and played a central role in Republican legislative efforts during the Clinton administration.

Following his departure from Congress, Gingrich has maintained a prominent role in American politics as a political commentator, author, and strategic advisor. He has written numerous books on politics, history, and policy, and regularly appears on Fox News and other media outlets. Gingrich was a presidential candidate in 2012 and has remained an influential voice within conservative politics and Republican strategy.