# Newt Gingrich: We Need Voter ID to Keep Elections Safe (6 min)

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Published: 2026-07-26T18:11:25+00:00
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## Resource

John talks with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich about his frustration with Democratic leadership opposing stricter voter identification laws.

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