Fox News Suspends Potential Trump VP Pick Newt Gingrich As Contributor

Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (Republican of Georgia) speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National at National Harbor, Maryland on... Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (Republican of Georgia) speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National at National Harbor, Maryland on Friday, February 27, 2015. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo by: Ron Sachs/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images MORE LESS
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Fox News announced Tuesday it had “mutually” halted its contributor agreement with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, adding fuel to the rumors that he is a top choice for Donald Trump’s running mate.

Fox directly linked the speculation surrounding Gingrich as a potential vice presidential pick to the suspension of his contributor agreement in a statement.

“Due to the intense media speculation about Gingrich’s potential selection as Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential candidate, we felt it best to halt his contributor role to avoid all conflicts of interest that may arise,” the statement from Executive Vice President Jay Wallace read.

It had been previously reported that Gingrich, who was said to receive the private backing of Trump surrogate Ben Carson, was the businessman’s top choice for a running mate.

Shortly after the announcement, Gingrich appeared on Fox News during the 4 p.m. hour to discuss the rumblings about him serving as a potential Trump running mate and Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s questioning by the House Judiciary Committee.

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  1. Fox is an organization of high standards and impeccable conduct.

  2. I hope they suspend Gingrich from the ceiling on his own petard.

    And in the ideal position for whacking him with a pinata stick.

  3. Oh please, Flying Spaghetti Monster, let it be Gingrich. PLEASE.

  4. Avatar for caltg caltg says:

    Has the Newt been neutered?

  5. Oh, please, please, please!!! The visual of those two with their arms around each other, waving to the crowd, is a wonderful thing to anticipate.

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