Gingrich warned that the escalating antagonism from Democratic leadership toward Trump threatens broader national cohesion. In a recent appearance on Fox News, he criticized figures like Hakeem Jeffries and others for deploying what he called “inflammatory rhetoric” that erodes public trust in government institutions. He described the current political climate as a constitutional “stress test,” arguing that when a large majority of Americans believe the system is corrupt—82 percent according to his data—it signals serious danger for democratic stability.

He also pointed to behavior during a recent joint session of Congress, where Gingrich alleged many Democrats sat silently and failed to demonstrate support for widely viewed presentations—an act he viewed as emblematic of weak leadership and disengagement. He used this as part of a broader argument that the Democrats are caught up in resistance to Trump rather than presenting constructive governance.

According to Gingrich, the solution lies not in further division but in reform and rebuilding legitimacy. He framed the rise of hostility as a rejection of change among entrenched political elites. He suggested that attacks on figures like Elon Musk signal that Democrats are resisting broader transformation rather than offering alternatives. Gingrich predicted that voter frustration with the status quo will influence the 2026 midterms and urged both parties to focus on solutions instead of tribal warfare.