Trump Admits He Shut out Romney in Not Inviting Him to Coronavirus Task Force
The president is not trying to hide his clear distaste of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah). President Donald Trump tapped members of Congress to serve on the “Opening Up America Again Congressional Group.” In a White House…
The president is not trying to hide his clear distaste of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah).
President Donald Trump tapped members of Congress to serve on the “Opening Up America Again Congressional Group.” In a White House announcement on April 16, several Republican, Democratic, and independent lawmakers were invited to advise on the reopening of the U.S. economy. Romney was not part of the list, despite every other Republican senator being invited.
In a question about Romney not being on the list during Sunday’s White House coronavirus press briefing, a reporter asked Trump if it shows he is “still holding a grudge” against Romney.
“Yeah it does,” Trump quickly answered.
Trump continued, “I’m not a fan of Mitt Romney. You know, I have 52 Republican senators—.” The reporter then interrupted, noting Romney was previously a governor and pressed, “You don’t want his advice?”
“Well, I just don’t think — you know, I’m not a fan of Mitt Romney. I don’t really want his advice,” the president said.