During an event at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, Republican Senator Mitt Romney addressed his stance on former President Donald Trump and the future of the Republican Party. Romney, a vocal critic of Trump, expressed his reluctance to commit to voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, citing concerns about his position within a post-Trump Republican Party.
Romney emphasized his opposition to Trump's potential return to the presidency, stating, 'I’ve made it very clear that I don’t want Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States.' He highlighted his desire to maintain influence within the GOP following the election, suggesting that the party may need to be 'rebuilt or reoriented' in the future.
The Utah senator, who is not seeking reelection, pointed to his previous votes to convict Trump in impeachment trials as evidence of his stance on the former president. Romney expressed his belief that Trump could win the White House again, attributing potential Democratic losses to their focus on cultural issues rather than policy.
Reflecting on the current political landscape, Romney remarked, 'I think the reason the Democratic Party is in trouble this year...is not because of their policy, but it’s because of the positions they’ve taken on cultural issues.' He suggested that Democrats' emphasis on social issues could impact the outcome of the presidential race.
As Romney navigates his role within the Republican Party and continues to advocate for his principles, his comments underscore the ongoing debates and divisions within the GOP as it prepares for future elections.
