Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, author of The Contract With America (1994) has proposed a six-point plan for President Trump and Republicans to retain control of Congress in the November 2026 midterms, warning that rising gas prices and the ongoing Iran war pose serious threats to the GOP's chances.
1. Lower gas prices. Gingrich argues that reducing gasoline costs is essential for winning working-class voters and easing economic anxiety ahead of the election.
2. Address global oil prices. He urges Trump to focus on high oil prices on the global market, tying economic relief directly to voter satisfaction.
3. Defeat the Iranian regime and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gingrich calls for toppling the Iranian regime in the battle for the Persian Gulf and securing the critical oil shipping route, linking foreign policy success to economic stability at home.
4. Promote "Make America Healthy Again" achievements. Republicans should emphasize the successes of the MAHA movement, highlighting tangible health policy wins to show effective governance.
5. Highlight Democratic "craziness." The GOP should actively promote a list of the "craziest things" Democrats have done during the Trump administration, using opposition messaging to energize the Republican base and persuade swing voters.
6. Offer a forward-looking blueprint. Finally, Gingrich advises Trump to provide voters with a clear vision of what the next two years of unified Republican government would look like, giving Americans a concrete reason to maintain GOP majorities.
2. Address global oil prices. He urges Trump to focus on high oil prices on the global market, tying economic relief directly to voter satisfaction.
3. Defeat the Iranian regime and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gingrich calls for toppling the Iranian regime in the battle for the Persian Gulf and securing the critical oil shipping route, linking foreign policy success to economic stability at home.
4. Promote "Make America Healthy Again" achievements. Republicans should emphasize the successes of the MAHA movement, highlighting tangible health policy wins to show effective governance.
5. Highlight Democratic "craziness." The GOP should actively promote a list of the "craziest things" Democrats have done during the Trump administration, using opposition messaging to energize the Republican base and persuade swing voters.
6. Offer a forward-looking blueprint. Finally, Gingrich advises Trump to provide voters with a clear vision of what the next two years of unified Republican government would look like, giving Americans a concrete reason to maintain GOP majorities.
Gingrich's advice follows a strong showing by Trump-backed candidates in recent primaries, where over 30 of the president's endorsees won or advanced to runoffs, including successful challenges to sitting Republicans like Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie. Despite these primary victories, Gingrich remains concerned that external factors—particularly high gas prices and the Iran war—could create a "bleak" November environment for Republicans unless Trump acts decisively on his six-point strategy.
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