« With the nation so divided, resentful and angry, presidential leadership in qualities of character is indispensable, » the Utah Republican and 2012 presidential nominee wrote in a Washington Post op-ed posted online.
WASHINGTON — Days away from joining the Senate’s Republican majority, Sen.-elect Mitt Romney broadly criticized President Donald Trump’s policies and character and argued that the president « has not risen to the mantle of the office. »
« With the nation so divided, resentful and angry, presidential leadership in qualities of character is indispensable, » the Utah Republican and 2012 presidential nominee wrote in a Washington Post op-ed posted online Tuesday night. « And it is in this province where the incumbent’s shortfall has been most glaring. »
Romney’s biting public assessment came as Trump and Senate Republicans faced a new governing dynamic. Republicans on Thursday will cede control of the House to Democrats, who were prepared to oppose Trump on a number of policies and promised a slew of investigations into his actions and those of his aides and campaign officials, particularly with regard to Russia’s election meddling.
