This is Gavin Newsom And, This is More With Speaker Newt Gingrich
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May 30, 2025 
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and prolific author, dives deep into pressing issues like immigration and the evolving political landscape. He candidly shares insights on his complex relationship with Bill Clinton and reflects on the impact of his policies on today’s political climate. Gingrich also discusses the historical challenges of immigration in America, focusing on the necessity for balanced approaches. His views on partisanship and the urgent need for civil discourse to bridge political divides offer a thought-provoking perspective on current events.
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Ellis Island Immigration Reality
- Newt Gingrich shared a personal immigrant story illustrating the tough, controlled open-door policy at Ellis Island in 1908.
- Immigrants were inspected for health and willingness to work to ensure assimilation and responsibility.
Tradition vs Modern Compassion
- America’s traditional immigrant expectation was assimilation including learning English and obeying the law.
- Modern compassion views limit asking immigrants to give up harmful cultural practices, complicating integration.
Practical Immigration Enforcement
- Deporting all illegal immigrants is unrealistic; focus should be on criminals and those who become criminals.
- Those who came at a young age ('dreamers') should be treated differently as they represent a unique case.
