Newt Gingrich Reflects on Clinton Impeachment, Calls It a Mistake

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stated in an interview on May 27, 2026, that he believes impeaching former President Bill Clinton was a mistake. Gingrich cited the issue of perjury related to Clinton's actions during a sexual harassment case as the core problem, rather than the scandal itself involving Monica Lewinsky. He expressed that framing the impeachment around sexual issues trivialized the matter. Gingrich recalled a conversation with his daughters during the impeachment process, where they indicated that the implications for their financial futures were more significant than the scandal itself. He acknowledged that he had misunderstood the evolving cultural context at that time. Clinton's spokesperson did not provide a comment regarding Gingrich's statements. The impeachment stemmed from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Paula Jones, which led to an investigation by Ken Starr that uncovered details of Clinton's affair with Lewinsky. Clinton was impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice but was acquitted by the Senate.