Crossfire

American television program

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"Crossfire" was an American television program that featured a heated exchange of differing opinions, often between liberal and conservative commentators. It was part of CNN's programming lineup from 1982 to 2005. The show was known for its debates and arguments, where opposing viewpoints clashed.1234

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Newt Gingrich
Later career: TV and books
…cohosting the political debate show Crossfire on CNN. The show was cancelled the following year, but he remained at CNN as a commentator until 2015, when he rejoined Fox News. In 2016 Gingrich served as an informal adviser on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and was a vocal supporter of the…
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…cohosting the political debate show Crossfire on CNN. The show was cancelled the following year, but he remained at CNN as a commentator until 2015, when he rejoined Fox News. In 2016 Gingrich served as an informal adviser on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and was a vocal supporter of the…
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