[applause] welcome to the National Press club. I am jonathan salant, washington correspondent, past president of the club. Columnist george will once said Daniel Patrick moynihan of new york more than read more books than most senators read. Newt gingrich has read even more books. Remember, four times more house members and senators. Newt gingrich is here to talk about his latest book understanding trump. He will speak for 20 minutes. Has not previously purchased the book, please do so now and benefit the National Press Club Journalist institute. Turn off or silence your cell phones. I would like to acknowledge members of the Headliners Team responsible for these events. Please stand to be recognized. Lisa matthews. Gary russo. Heather weaver. Frank masato. Lindy underwood. Thank you all. [applause] i first met steve 40 years ago when i staked out of town hall meeting he was holding outside atlanta. I asked if mario cuomo if he ever ran for president. He never did run but Newt Gingrich