Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Trent Staggs, the mayor of Riverton, Utah, who is running to replace Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah).
in post On Saturday’s Truth Social, President Trump described Staggs as 100 percent “MAGA” and a “very successful entrepreneur” and slammed Romney as a “total loser.”
“Trent Staggs is 100% MAGA and is running to replace loser Mitt Romney as Utah’s next senator! He is a highly successful entrepreneur who has been the mayor of Riverton for the past six years. ” President Trump wrote.
He said Staggs served on the Riverton City Council for six years and as mayor for four years. Website.
As Mayor of Riverton, Mr. Staggs operated with a “business-oriented approach,” lowering taxes while “improving resident services.”
“Trent knows how to create jobs, stop inflation, grow the economy, and secure our borders,” Trump continued. “As our next senator, Trent will help us unleash America’s energy, support our troops and veterans, and protect our ever-undersiege Second Amendment. Trent Staggs will receive my full and Full support – he will be a great senator and will never let you down!”
Mr. Staggs has repeatedly criticized Mr. Romney, a staunch opponent of the former president.
In an interview with Breitbart News In July 2023, Staggs said Utah voters felt “100 percent” betrayed by Romney’s voting record and lack of time in the state.
Staggs also accused Romney of being “out of touch” with Republican voters in the state.
After Romney announced he would not run for re-election in September 2023, Staggs responded that he was “ready” to field “America’s First” in Utah.
Before receiving Trump’s endorsement, Staggs received support from Rick Grenell, the former acting director of national intelligence in the Trump administration.
