In 1999, GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich was forced to resign due to marital infidelities. The first choice to replace Gingrich, Bob Livingston, was also forced to resign due to marital infidelities. Dennis Hastert thus became Speaker. He'd later go to jail for molesting kids.

In 1999, GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich was forced to resign due to marital infidelities.

The first choice to replace Gingrich, Bob Livingston, was also forced to resign due to marital infidelities.

Dennis Hastert thus became Speaker. He'd later go to jail for molesting kids. https://t.co/iTUvicE5Em

— Pé Resists (@4everNeverTrump) January 11, 2020