TOP US politician Newt Gingrich has slammed European powers over their response to protests in Iran. ‘They’re hiding from reality’ Top US lawmaker SAVAGES European countries over Iran protest 1/21/2018 8:22:55 PM TOP US politician Newt Gingrich has slammed European powers over their response to protests in Iran By Rachel O'Donoghue Daily Star Sunday, Jan. 20, 2018  - Angry demonstrations over unemployment and food prices in the Middle Eastern country quickly spiralled last month, with marchers calling for the collapse of the ruling Islamic regime. But while US President Donald Trump threw his weight behind the protestors, saying he had such “respect” for them, most European leaders didn’t immediately comment on the widespread protests. Mr Gingrich, who is a White House advisor, accused Europe of basically burying its head in the sand over the unrest in Iran. He told Daily Star Online: “Some European countries have finally begun to admit and say pu...