Former speaker Newt Gingrich
Newton (Newt) Leroy Gingrich MORE (R-Ga.) Said early Tuesday Tuesday that he believes President Trump
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“I think we’ve only had a few presidents in history who didn’t attend the inauguration of their successors, Gingrich told conservative talk radio host Hugh Hewitt. Not John Quincy Adams. And the Republican in 1868 didn’t. But other than those two, it’s a routine. “
“If he doesn’t go, I think he should explain why,” Gingrich added. So I think Trump has to decide, you know, what best conveys his message. I think his instinct is not to go because he is convinced the election has been stolen. “
Hewitt also asked Gingrich whether he believes the president’s refusal to accept the election results could hurt the 2024 bid Trump is reportedly considering.
“No. I think in 2024, if Biden has done a great job and everything is working, Biden will be hard to beat. , no one will look back and worry about this period, ”replied Gingrich.
Trump told Brian Kilmeade to Fox News earlier this month that he “[didn’t] want to talk about “whether he would attend Biden’s inauguration, while continuing to claim Biden” lost and badly lost. ” The electoral college confirmed Biden’s victory earlier this month and a growing number of Republicans, including the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
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The president is reportedly considering officially opening a 2024 bid to coincide with Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20.
Rep.-elect Darrell Issa
Darrell Edward IssaRep.-elect Issa says Trump should attend Biden’s inauguration. The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Mastercard – Congress slogs to COVID-19 relief, omnibus deal The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Mastercard – Moderna Vaccine Nears US Approval; Congress calls ‘progress’ towards emergency relief MORE (R-Calif.) Also called on Trump to attend the inauguration.
“The reality is that when the outgoing and new president join, it is a unique time. It’s a time when America respects both in their transition, and it’s an important time, and I hope it will, ”said Issa last week.