Newt Gingrich is sounding the alarm about judges he calls “radical” and “out of touch” with everyday Americans. The former House Speaker says these judges are pushing a liberal agenda that threatens America’s core values. He argues Congress must take bold steps to stop judicial overreach and protect the Constitution.
Gingrich points to history to back his case. He notes Thomas Jefferson abolished federal judgeships in 1802, and Abraham Lincoln rejected the Supreme Court’s pro-slavery Dred Scott ruling. Gingrich believes today’s judges are even worse, citing examples like courts trying to remove “one nation under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance or banning religious symbols like crosses. These decisions, he says, show a pattern of attacking America’s heritage.
The conservative leader wants Congress to subpoena judges who make far-left rulings. He suggests using U.S. Marshals to enforce these orders if judges refuse to explain their decisions. Gingrich also supports impeaching judges who ignore the Constitution, claiming they’ve created a “dictatorship” in black robes. He argues the Founding Fathers never intended courts to have this much power.
A key target for Gingrich is what he calls the “secular drive” in courts. He highlights cases where judges banned school prayer or tried to jail a Texas superintendent over using the word “benediction” at graduation. These actions, Gingrich says, are part of a larger effort to erase religion from public life. He warns this undermines the moral foundation that made America great.
Even some conservatives push back against Gingrich’s ideas. Legal experts call his plans “dangerous” and “unconstitutional,” noting judges can’t be removed just for unpopular rulings. But Gingrich fires back, saying the “lawyer class” has protected activist judges for too long. He believes most Americans support reining in courts that impose liberal policies on issues like gay marriage or healthcare.
Recently, Gingrich has focused on judges blocking President Trump’s agenda. He accuses them of operating with “no constitutional basis” and pushing a “radical worldview.” His solution? Hold public hearings where judges must defend their rulings under oath. Gingrich claims this exposure would show how out-of-step they are with mainstream values.
The 2024 election is crucial, Gingrich argues. He says liberals will appoint more activist judges if they win, threatening religious freedom and national security. He urges voters to support leaders who’ll stand up to judicial tyranny. For Gingrich, this isn’t just about politics—it’s about saving America from becoming a “secular, European-style” country.
Gingrich’s message resonates with conservatives tired of losing cultural battles. While critics call his ideas extreme, supporters see them as necessary to restore balance between government branches. As legal battles over Trump’s policies continue, this debate over judicial power will likely shape America’s future.
