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Donald Trump sets the record straight on swamp draining: 'We will always be DTS'
Donald Trump and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich share the stage during a campaign rally in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Dec 22, 2016
Former Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich was left to eat his words Thursday after Donald Trump rebuked his ally for saying the president-elect was no longer interested in ensuring Washington is not beholden to special interests.
Trump didn't use Gingrich's name in his Twitter scold, but its focus was clear:
Gingrich was quick to admit he "made a big boo-boo" when it came to "draining the swamp," or DTS:
"I goofed," Gingrich said in the video. "Draining the swamp is in. The alligators should be worried."
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Tamar Hallerman is an award-winning senior reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She covers the Fulton County election interference case and co-hosts the Breakdown podcast.
