Mitt Romney Retires, Calls for New Leadership
Senator Mitt Romney of Utah, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump, has announced that he will not seek re-election, citing the Republican Party's inclination towards a "populist demagogue message." Romney, who lost the 2012 presidential election to Barack Obama, expressed concerns about the dominance of far-right elements within the House Republican party and the upcoming 2024 presidential election between Joe Biden and Trump. Despite facing criminal charges and civil lawsuits, Trump leads Republican polling for the 2024 nomination. Romney, the only Republican senator to vote to convict Trump in both impeachment trials, stated that he would not support a third-party candidate and predicted defeat if Trump becomes the Republican nominee again.
- Mitt Romney condemns ‘demagogue’ Trump as he announces retirement The Guardian US
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- Mitt Romney Says He Won’t Seek Re-election in 2024 The New York Times
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- Mitt Romney is stepping down because he's too old. What about McConnell and Biden? The Independent
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