Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich places President Trump among America’s most transformative leaders, ranking him alongside Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt as the “fifth great change agent” in White House history.
Key Takeaways
- Newt Gingrich declared President Trump the fifth great change agent in U.S. history on Fox News Channel’s “Life, Liberty & Levin,” placing him in the elite company of Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and FDR.
- Host Mark Levin praised Trump’s extraordinary ability to transform economics, law, and foreign policy perspectives in a remarkably short time.
- Gingrich emphasized that Trump’s changes are not just reshaping America but influencing nations worldwide due to America’s central role on the global stage.
- According to Gingrich, if Trump wins the 2026 midterm elections, which will serve as a referendum on his change agenda, his legacy will be solidified alongside America’s greatest historical leaders.
- Gingrich expressed admiration for Trump’s strategic thinking, leadership style, and ability to recruit effective team members to implement his vision.
Trump Joins the Ranks of America’s Most Transformative Presidents
In a powerful endorsement of President Donald Trump’s impact on American governance, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has declared Trump to be the fifth great change agent in United States history. During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Life, Liberty & Levin,” Gingrich placed Trump in the prestigious company of Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt – presidents who fundamentally altered the course of American history. This assessment comes as Trump begins his second term, having already implemented sweeping changes across economic policy, legal frameworks, and international relations that have reshaped America’s domestic and global positioning.
“Really, an extraordinary individual, an extraordinary president, and he’s just started his second term. He has changed really the way we think about economics, the way we think about law, the way we think about foreign policy, in really an extraordinary way, in an extraordinarily short period of time. No?” said Mark Levin, Fox News Host
“I THINK THERE’S A VERY REAL CHANCE THAT TRUMP IS GOING TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CHANGE AGENTS EVER TO OCCUPY THE PRESIDENCY.” @newtgingrich joins @charliekirk11 to discuss his new book “Trump’s Triumph: America’s Greatest Comeback.” pic.twitter.com/8h0H5mbNjD
— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) June 2, 2025
America’s Central Position Makes Trump’s Changes Globally Significant
Gingrich emphasized that Trump’s transformative leadership extends well beyond America’s borders, creating ripple effects throughout the international community. As Gingrich noted, America’s position as “the central country on the planet” means that domestic policy shifts initiated by Trump inevitably influence global affairs and inspire similar changes abroad. This perspective highlights the far-reaching implications of Trump’s America First agenda, which has already reshaped international trade relationships, military alliances, and diplomatic priorities. The restoration of American manufacturing, energy independence, and border security has fundamentally altered the global economic and geopolitical landscape.
“Yes, I would say that he is the fifth great change agent in the White House after Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln and FDR — Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and what we’re seeing is changing the world, it is not just changing the United States. But because we are, in many ways, the central country on the planet, when we start to change, lots of other people pay attention. Lots of other people start to change, and I think you’re going to see a continuing effort. And if he can win the 2026 election, which will be a referendum on Trump’s efforts to change America, if he wins that, and then we go on to win in ’28, he will be in the same league as somebody like Franklin Roosevelt or Jefferson or Jackson or Lincoln.” said Newt Gingrich, Former House Speaker
The 2026 Election: A Referendum on Trump’s Vision for America
Looking toward the future, Gingrich identified the 2026 midterm elections as a critical juncture for solidifying Trump’s historical legacy. These elections will serve as a referendum on Trump’s vision for American renewal and his efforts to dismantle the administrative state while restoring constitutional governance. A Republican victory would validate Trump’s transformative agenda and potentially cement his place alongside the greatest presidents in American history. This perspective underscores the high stakes of continued Republican electoral success in maintaining momentum for Trump’s ambitious agenda of national restoration and governmental reform.
“It’s extraordinary to live through it, to watch him, to see how he calculates, how he thinks, who he recruits, what he’s trying to get done. And I think, overall, it’s true. It’s truly amazing.” – Newt Gingrich, Former House Speaker.
Gingrich’s admiration for Trump extends beyond policy achievements to include appreciation for the President’s strategic thinking and leadership approach. The former Speaker expressed particular fascination with Trump’s political calculations, thought processes, recruitment strategies, and goal-setting methodologies. These observations from a seasoned political strategist like Gingrich lend significant credibility to assessments of Trump’s exceptional capabilities as a change agent. As Trump continues implementing his vision through his second term, his place in history as one of America’s most consequential presidents appears increasingly secure according to respected conservative thought leaders.
