Sen. Mitt Romney, a prominent Republican politician known for his moderate stance, has been a source of controversy in his party. His disagreements with former President Donald Trump and his supporters have long been well-documented, and now it appears that he may face a primary challenge from within his own party. The latest challenger to emerge is Trent Staggs, the mayor of Riverton, who has announced his intention to run against the sitting senator.
In his first campaign video released on Tuesday, Staggs levelled several accusations against Romney, including accusations of broken campaign pledges and a lack of commitment to the Republican Party's principles. Staggs also criticized Romney for moving to Utah and accused him of being out of touch with the people of the state. This primary race promises to be a contentious and closely-watched contest, with the outcome potentially having significant implications for the future of the Republican Party.
In the video, he said that the establishment, wokeness, open immigration, impeaching President Trump, and increasing our debt were the only causes that he had supported. He continued to bemoan the condition of events in the country by claiming that "[w]e have more IRS agents than border agents, and while we're paying $4 per gallon for gas, they're sending our money unchecked to Ukraine." Currently, our debt is approximately $32 trillion. There has been enough.
In a statement to Fox News, Staggs elaborated on Romney's track record, telling the outlet that "[u]nfortunately, Mitt Romney has let personal beefs get in the way of effective government. He has contributed to our increasing debt by voting for the $1.7 trillion omnibus and not standing with Mike Lee in opposition to lifting the debt ceiling.
In a recent interview, the Mayor of Riverton contrasted Romney's vote to remove Trump from office with his support for Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. While Romney's actions may seem contradictory to some, he has always been one to stand up for his beliefs.
In the video, he said that the establishment, wokeness, open immigration, impeaching President Trump, and increasing our debt were the only causes that he had supported. He continued to bemoan the condition of events in the country by claiming that "[w]e have more IRS agents than border agents, and while we're paying $4 per gallon for gas, they're sending our money unchecked to Ukraine." Currently, our debt is approximately $32 trillion. There has been enough.
In a statement to Fox News, Staggs elaborated on Romney's track record, telling the outlet that "[u]nfortunately, Mitt Romney has let personal beefs get in the way of effective government. He has contributed to our increasing debt by voting for the $1.7 trillion omnibus and not standing with Mike Lee in opposition to lifting the debt ceiling.
In a recent interview, the Mayor of Riverton contrasted Romney's vote to remove Trump from office with his support for Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. While Romney's actions may seem contradictory to some, he has always been one to stand up for his beliefs.
The Mayor gained notoriety in 2020 for his unabashed opposition to mask mandates, garnering attention from Fox News and other media outlets. Despite the backlash and criticism he received, he remained steadfast in his beliefs, protecting the rights of his constituents.
As for Romney, the Senator has already submitted the required papers to the Federal Election Commission to potentially run for reelection. With Utah's firmly entrenched history as a Republican stronghold, the eventual primary winner will almost certainly be the state's next senator, a fact that both parties are keenly aware of.
