Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has made it clear that he will not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, despite his vocal criticisms of former President Trump. Romney expressed his disapproval of Trump during a recent event at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, stating that he does not want Trump to be the next president of the United States.
Romney, who announced last year that he will not seek re-election as a senator representing Utah, emphasized the need for rebuilding or reorienting the Republican Party following the upcoming election. He has been a longstanding critic of Trump, citing concerns about the former president's personal character and behavior.
In the past, Romney has taken a stand against Trump on various issues, including the events of January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol. Romney accused Trump of inciting an insurrection due to his actions following the 2020 election. Romney was one of seven Republican senators who voted to impeach Trump over the events of January 6.
Notably, Romney was also the sole Republican senator to vote to impeach Trump in 2020 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Despite his differences with the GOP and Trump, Romney has indicated that he will not be endorsing Vice President Harris for president.
While other prominent Republicans, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney, former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and former Sen. Jeff Flake, have endorsed Harris, Romney has chosen not to offer his support. Romney's decision underscores his independent stance within the Republican Party and his commitment to his own principles.
