According to Mr. Gingrich, a possible Supreme Court battle over Trump's tax returns will show whether the Kavanaugh battle was worth it.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said a Supreme Court battle over President Trump's tax returns would help Republicans determine whether it was worth fighting to get the judge's confirmation Brett M. Kavanaugh.

At an event organized by the Washington Post, Gingrich said Thursday that if Democrats were to assign Trump's tax returns at the next Congress, he would be "trapped in an appeal to the United States." Supreme Court".

"And we'll see if the Kavanaugh fight was worth it," he said.

The remark, which sparked the hearing, hinted that Republicans like Gingrich are counting on Kavanaugh to protect the secrecy of Trump's tax returns if Democrats take control of the House in November and aggressively investigate his finances. . Trump repeatedly refused to publish his tax returns. Their release is a practice followed by previous presidents and White House candidates from major parties.

Kavanaugh was sworn in on October 6 after a deadly battle involving charges of sexual misconduct from many women. He denied the allegations. Senate Republicans, with only one defection, rallied behind him for a final vote of 50-48 in favor of confirmation.

Gingrich, a loyal supporter of Trump in 2016, said the odds were favorable to Democrats in their struggle to take control of the House, with minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Likely to become president.

"I think there are two chances out of three that she is a speaker and one in three she [Republican leader] Kevin McCarthy will be, "he said.

Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty wrote the transcript of Gingrich's "worth it" remark:

Gingrich: He is a billionaire who has pursued legal proceedings throughout his career, and he has never noticed them. He does not care. That's why he has lawyers. So, they can come to him from 100 levels – he'll just hire 100 lawyers and say, you know, call me when it's over, I have to do something else, I see you, I'm going to in China or I'm going to campaign. But I do not think he's afraid of the Democrats' ability to investigate.

Tumult: But he raised this fear, in the camp …

Gingrich: Of course, because he wants everyone to vote.

Tumult: And what if they quote their tax returns to appear?

Gingrich: Then they will be forced to appeal to the Supreme Court and we will see if the Kavanaugh fight was worth it.