Gingrich Says It Was a ‘Mistake’ to Impeach Clinton Over Lewinsky Scandal

1 sourceUpdated May 27, 2026

Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich (Ga.) believes it was a “mistake” to impeach former President Bill Clinton (D) over his affair with Monica Lewinsky in 1998. Gingrich admitted that during an interview with…

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