Newt Gingrich & Carla Sands on Charlie Kirk, Trump, and the Future of America

America at a Turning Point — Newt Gingrich & Carla Sands Discuss History, Legacy, and the Fight for the Future.

In this powerful sit-down interview, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich joins Ambassador Carla Sands at the America First Policy Institute to reflect on pivotal moments in American history, honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk, and outline a bold vision for the country’s next 50 years. From political realignment to national tragedy, this conversation covers it all.

Key Highlights:

Gingrich recommends historical books that shaped his political thinking (00:01:10)

How the Contract with America still shapes today’s Congress (00:03:00)

Gingrich’s perspective on Charlie Kirk’s assassination and legacy (00:07:00)

Discussion of the hard left, Antifa, and rising political violence (00:08:20)

Gingrich’s optimistic outlook on America’s next 50 years (00:11:00)

Message to young conservatives on shaping the future (00:13:30)

Newt Gingrich, who authored 46 books and led one of the most successful Congressional reforms in modern U.S. history, shares insights on civic renewal, political transformation, and what’s needed to preserve freedom and prosperity.

Carla Sands, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and current Chair of the Foreign Policy Initiative at AFPI, guides the discussion with depth and urgency — addressing the collapse of social norms, safety, and civility in American cities.

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Chapters:
00:00 — Welcome & Introductions
00:30 — Newt’s Author Legacy
01:10 — Book Recommendations for Today
02:59 — The Legacy of the Contract with America
03:43 — Balanced Budget & Economic Vision
04:23 — Impact on Conservative Thought
05:37 — How Today’s Moment Shapes the Future
06:44 — On Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
07:55 — America’s Broken Social Fabric
09:56 — Civil Society & Public Safety
11:03 — Reshaping Civilization Over 50 Years
13:00 — Message to Young Conservatives
15:00 — Political Realignment in Real-Time
16:52 — Final Thanks & Closing