Gingrich: Trump's Speech, Mexico Visit Point to 'Energetic' Presidency

Newt Gingrich has given rave reviews to Donald Trump's hardline speech on immigration and his visit to Mexico.

In a tweet posted Thursday, the former Republican House Speaker said:

Mexican President by day, firm immigration speech by night. Good example of how energetic and audacious a Trump Presidency will be.

— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) September 1, 2016

Gingrich, a one-time GOP presidential candidate himself, also pointed out the historical significance of the timing of the billionaire real-estate tycoon's speech and brief trip to Mexico City.

Today is the 77th anniversary of Nazi Germany invading Poland and launching World War 2 in Europe. Reminder that weakness is dangerous

— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) September 1, 2016

On Wednesday, Trump met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto for conversation on the future of U.S. immigration policy.

The meeting came despite protests from former Mexico president Vincente Fox and others furious about Trump's calls for a border wall paid for by Mexico and at his statement about many Mexican immigrants being "rapists" and "murderers."

Trump then flew to Phoenix, Arizona where he delivered a hardline speech on immigration, repeating his vow that Mexico will be responsible for financing a 10-foot tall barrier separating the United States from Mexico.

He also promised a mass deportation of illegal immigrants.

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