Romney says Trump hasnt risen to the mantle of presidency in Washington Post op ed CNNPolitics
"It is well known that Donald Trump was not my choice for the Republican presidential nomination. After he became the nominee, I hoped his campaign would refrain from resentment and name calling. It did not," Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, wrote in the opinion piece, adding that several of Trumps Cabinet appointments had been "encouraging."
"But, on balance, his conduct over the past two years, particularly his actions this month, is evidence that the President has not risen to the mantle of the office," he wrote.
Romney has been a vocal critic of the President during Trumps campaign and first two years in office, although the two had appeared to mend fences after Trump was elected. They were photographed dining together as Trump mulled making Romney his secretary of state, and the President
Romney wrote in Tuesdays op ed that he agreed with some of the policy changes Trump has championed. "But policies and appointments are only a part of a presidency," he wrote.
"A president should demonstrate the essential qualities of honesty and integrity, and elevate the national discourse with comity and mutual respect. ... And it is in this province where the incumbents shortfall has been most glaring."
Brad Parscale, Trumps 2020 campaign manager, responded to Romneys piece in a tweet Tuesday evening, writing that the incoming senator from Utah "lacked the ability to save this nation" while Trump "has saved it."
"Jealously is a drink best served warm and Romney just proved it. So sad, I wish everyone had the courage Trump had," Parscale wrote.
Romney also said in the piece that Trumps presidency has weakened Americas influence abroad, writing that "Trumps words and actions have caused dismay around the world."
"The world needs American leadership, and it is in Americas interest to provide it," he wrote.
Romney, who is set to take office Thursday, said he looks forward to tackling important issues with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, as well as other senators, adding that he "will support policies that I believe are in the best interest of the country and my state, and oppose those that are not."
As for Trump, Romney said he does not "intend to comment on every tweet or fault."
"But I will speak out against significant statements or actions that are divisive, racist, sexist, anti immigrant, dishonest or destructive to democratic institutions," he wrote.
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