Newt Gingrich Went on Hannity to Plug an Online Course He’s Teaching — the Twitter Reactions Are Gold
Thursday night on Hannity, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stopped by to plug an online course he’s teaching called “Defending America.”
“It’s really on how to defeat the left intellectually,” Gingrich said. “And remind people why America is unique and why American history matters and why being patriotic is important.”
It’s a standalone course — not being taught in association with any institution of higher learning — for which the former House Speaker is charging $49.99 (with 20 percent off for early registrants).
The comparisons to Trump U, of course, are inevitable. And Twitter didn’t disappoint. Here’s a sampling of the online reaction to this money grab:
In which section of the course are students shown how to defend Paul Ryan on Twitter?
— Michael Vandeven (@mvandeven) September 7, 2017
This ‘course’ is literally saying: “AMERICA IS UNDER ATTACK AND THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN DEFEND IT IS TO GIVE YOUR MONEY TO NEWT GINGRICH”
— Jason Pinter (@jasonpinter) September 8, 2017
.@seanhannity Seriously? Went right to Newt’s website & he’s charging for the course? Isn’t he rich enough? 1/2
— NJSayWhat (@NJSayWhat) September 8, 2017
Will the course include tips on adultery and hypocrisy?
— Michael (@mcsLBC86) September 7, 2017
Lessons: 1 racism 2 hate 3 colluding 4 stupidity 5 false religiousness and trump worship 6 white nationalism
— stop it (@planoldtired) September 8, 2017
If I sign up for the class and then cheat on my exam, we would have something in common. Except in your case “exam” would be “sick wife”.
— Itsme (@trulyme9) September 8, 2017
This is satire, right, Newt?
— (((Susan Campbell))) (@campbellsl) September 8, 2017
.@seanhannity Seriously? Went right to Newt’s website & he’s charging for the course? Isn’t he rich enough? 1/2
— NJSayWhat (@NJSayWhat) September 8, 2017
Is there a chapter explaining you theory on hurricanes being a liberal conspiracy?
— Kurt Hironimus (@KurtHironimus) September 8, 2017
Two days ago I bet a friend that you couldn’t get more loathsome or pathetic. Looks like I just lost.
— bob clendenin (@bobclendenin) September 7, 2017
Newt University. Will we get Newt Steaks and Newt Vodka next followed by Newt multiple bankruptcies and ending in his next presidential bid?
— Barry Starkweather (@barrystarkweath) September 7, 2017
Does this teach how to be a Trump sycophant?
— LeroyXII (@LeroyXII) September 7, 2017
“If you found Trump U helpful, you’ll love this course!!!”
— towgc (@towgc) September 7, 2017
Question: Do course credits from Trump University transfer over? And what’s the student/teacher ratio?
— Fred McTweeter (@tweetinomglol) September 7, 2017
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