Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said he attended a meeting with former President Donald Trump last week not to “support” Trump, but to “listen.”
Romney Clarified He told CNN’s chief congressional correspondent Manu Raju that his attendance at a meeting between Republican senators and President Trump at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) headquarters had not shaken his support for the former president.
“I didn’t go there to support former President Trump,” Romney began, “I went there to hear what he was going to do if he became president.”
Senator Romney, along with Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Romania), had previously announced that they would not attend the meeting with President Trump, citing scheduling conflicts.
The Utah senator attended a meeting with Trump after his flight was canceled. Reportedly cancel.
“When it comes to someone who has actually been found to have committed sexual assault, I draw the line and say that’s something that should never be crossed in someone that I want as president of the United States,” Romney said of Trump.
He said he attended Trump’s meetings to listen, not to support him. pic.twitter.com/iU7eHJozgT— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 19, 2024
“When it comes to President Trump, it’s a matter of personal character,” Mitt Romney added. “When it comes to someone who has actually been found to have committed sexual assault, that’s where I draw the line. I wouldn’t cross that line as someone I would want as president of the United States.”
This is not the first time Romney has said he does not support Trump. In an interview with CNN, origin In February, Romney said he would not vote for Trump over President Joe Biden.
Romney is a staunch opponent of Trump, having voted to convict him during Trump’s business records trial.
In September 2023, Romney announced he would not seek reelection and accused Trump of lacking “leadership.”
President Trump has endorsed Riverton, Utah Mayor Trent Staggs, who is running to replace Romney. In his endorsement of Mayor Staggs, President Trump called Romney a “total loser.”
