Mitt Romney
Republican Congress
Summary
Former Republican presidential nominee and U.S. Senator who became Trump's most prominent GOP critic in Congress, voting to convict him in both impeachment trials.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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He is not fit for office. He should not be president again. He's not only unfit for office, but I can't imagine that the American people would elect him for re-election.
Interview about Trump and 2024
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I believe that the president's conduct was wrong and egregious. The president asked a foreign government to investigate his political rival. The president withheld vital military funds from that government to press it to do so.
Voting to convict Trump in first impeachment
Timeline
November 6, 2012
Lost presidential election to Barack Obama
Republican presidential nominee
January 3, 2019
Sworn in as U.S. Senator from Utah
Entered Senate during Trump presidency
February 5, 2020
Voted to convict Trump in first impeachment
Only Republican to vote for conviction
February 13, 2021
Voted to convict Trump in second impeachment
One of seven Republicans to vote for conviction
September 13, 2023
Announced retirement from Senate
Will not seek re-election in 2024
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Senator from Utah (2019-2025)
- Governor of Massachusetts (2003-2007)
- Republican Presidential Nominee (2012)
- CEO of Bain Capital
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump is not fit for office
- 02 Trump's conduct in withholding aid to Ukraine was wrong
- 03 Trump's role in January 6 attack on Capitol
- 04 Trump lacks character and integrity for the presidency
Documentation
Sources
News September 19, 2023
Romney says Trump is 'not fit for office'
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4214098-romney-trump-not-fit-for-office/
Government February 5, 2020
Congressional Record, Senate (Feb. 5, 2020)
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2020-02-05/html/CREC-2020-02-05-pt1-PgS707.htm
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