Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Wednesday congratulated President-elect Trump on his expected victory in the 2024 presidential election.
“Ann and I would like to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance,” Romney said. Post on social platform X.
“Congratulations also to the new members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives,” he added. “The people have spoken. It is now up to these leaders to carefully chart a course forward, not without challenges. God bless our great America.” like.”
Trump defeated Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday, securing another four years in the White House, according to projections from Decision Desk Headquarters.
Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential candidate, has been a strong critic of Trump in recent years. He has previously voted in favor of convicting former presidents in two impeachment trials. One case is in response to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and the other is related to President Trump and funding to Ukraine.
In a statement at the time, Romney explained the reasons for his vote to convict in the wake of the Capitol riot, saying, “Attempts to corrupt elections to maintain his own power are an attempt by a sitting president to “This is one of the most reprehensible actions a person can take.” ”
“The second impeachment was the result of the President's continued efforts to do just that. The President's actions represent an unprecedented violation of his oath of office and the public's trust.”
The Hill has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.
