Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich sharply criticized mainstream media for deliberately ignoring significant achievements from President Donald Trump’s recent speech and diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia. Gingrich called out news organizations for their anti-Trump bias, which prevented them from reporting two critical developments benefiting both America’s economy and national security.

During Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he secured a landmark agreement that includes at least $600 billion in direct investments into the United States. Gingrich emphasized the enormous economic potential, calling it a job-creating victory for Americans that the media entirely missed.

“The New York Times, the Washington Post, the major networks get up every day and say, ‘What is the meanest, dumbest, narrowest thing we can focus on about Donald Trump?’” Gingrich told Fox News host Jesse Watters. He argued the press overlooked these agreements because their hostility toward Trump prevents honest reporting.

Beyond economics, Gingrich highlighted a second crucial victory—the strengthening of America’s national security through new strategic alliances. Trump’s diplomatic success solidified closer ties with key Middle Eastern allies such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, directly isolating Iran and reducing regional tensions.

“The national security side of this, which is a tightening alliance with both Qatar and Saudi Arabia that isolates Iran, is completely overlooked by the media,” Gingrich stressed, underscoring that these developments fundamentally shift regional power dynamics in favor of American interests.

Trump also announced significant policy changes regarding Syria, lifting sanctions and successfully bringing Damascus closer to America’s diplomatic orbit. Gingrich emphasized the historic importance of this shift, noting Syria’s prior alliance with Russia and Iran and how Trump effectively flipped that relationship, creating opportunities for greater regional stability.

Further emphasizing Trump’s strategic vision, Gingrich pointed out the president’s explicit demands for Saudi Arabia and Syria to formally recognize Israel—an unprecedented step towards lasting Middle East peace. Gingrich called Trump’s vision a practical, groundbreaking approach focused on “making money, not making war,” reshaping diplomatic relationships in ways previously unimaginable.

Trump’s strategic successes extend beyond Saudi Arabia. Earlier announcements revealed that the UAE had committed $1.4 trillion toward investments in critical U.S. sectors such as AI, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing. Additionally, Qatar offered the Trump administration a $400 million Boeing jet as a potential replacement for Air Force One, reflecting the strength of these burgeoning relationships.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the administration is actively pursuing agreements with 17 countries, aiming to leverage Trump’s economic policies, including reciprocal tariffs, to secure substantial investment in the American economy. Recent discussions with China have reportedly made significant progress, showing the broad global impact of Trump’s economic diplomacy.

Gingrich argued that Trump’s strategic gains represent a fundamental reshaping of America’s global leadership role—an achievement the legacy media refuses to acknowledge. He criticized major outlets for focusing on trivialities and negativity, failing in their responsibility to inform Americans of these profound diplomatic successes.

For conservatives, Trump’s achievements underscore the importance of strong American leadership abroad. Gingrich’s criticism highlights the media’s failure to report accurately, reinforcing conservative distrust in mainstream journalism. Trump’s bold negotiations in the Middle East demonstrate tangible economic and security benefits, confirming conservative support for policies prioritizing America’s interests.

Ultimately, Gingrich’s message is clear: Trump’s Middle East negotiations have set America on a path toward unprecedented economic and national security success—no matter how much the biased media attempts to ignore these historic victories.