“It’s not just because he loses,” Romney said, adding that Trump is 'simply not a person who ought to have the reins of the government of the United States.” (via MaddowBlog)
When Sen. Mitt Romney was asked Thursday if he would support Donald Trump in 2024, the lawmaker didn’t miss a beat: “Absolutely not.” And that stands even if the former president wins the Republican nomination.
“It’s not just because he loses,” Romney said, highlighting recent election results. “It’s also [that] he’s simply not a person who ought to have the reins of the government of the United States.” Take Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, for example. In the immediate aftermath of Trump’s second impeachment trial, McConnell delivered memorable floor remarks, condemning Trump’s “disgraceful dereliction of duty” on Jan. 6. The Kentuckian added, “There is no question — none — that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of that day. No question about it.
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