Sen. Romney slams Trump, calls Capitol riots an 'insurrection incited by the president'

After a mob of demonstrators stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday interrupting a joint session of Congress to certify president-elect Joe Biden, Republican Sen. Mitt Romney voiced strong disapproval for Trump, stating: "We gather today due to a selfish man's injured pride and the outrage of his supporters whom he has deliberately misinformed for the past two months and stirred to action this very morning.” Referring to the riots, he said "what happened here today was an insurrection incited by the president."

Romney also told the Senate that "no congressional audit is ever going to convince these voters, particularly when the president will continue to say that the election was stolen." He went on to say the only thing to do as a leader is to deliver the truth: "Trump lost the election and president-elect Joe Biden won."

Referring to the losing comment, he referenced his own presidential loss to Barack Obama in 2012, saying: “I’ve had that experience myself; it’s no fun!”

One woman was killed after a mob of protesters stormed the Capitol building, interrupting a joint session of Congress that was viewed by President Donald Trump and his supporters as a final chance to overturn the election results. Lawmakers and press members were forced to shelter in place as police attempted to regain order.

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[dennislee]

This may be a blessing in disguise. When was the last time that so many republicans and democrats came together unified as one. We now know what division can lead to.

May the capitol police officer who lost his life Rest In Peace.

[charlesanderson]

2021 starting out with a bang like last year

[tjraven]

Your country is so screwed that Mitt Romney has to be the voice of reason.

[AtzeHHouse]

I don’t like him, but he’s the last republican with a spine. He should leave the party and run as an Independent

[ffejpsycho]

Only one word for this criminal mob...

"Treasonous"

[maylynbayani]

I applaud him. It takes strength to stand againts an enemy, but it take more courage to stand againts friends.

[alana]

It’s a shame... they didn’t do anything to be called patriots

[misstara]

Dear Senator Romney,

Thank you for your quick response to the events of January 6, 2020 at the Capital and your personal insights. And above all, your commitment to the democratic process and laws that allow it. Thank you too for mentioning “the truth” and willingness to share it.


With deep gratitude,

A fellow American

[janejones]

I would vote for Mitt Romney as President because he is a true and honest Republican

[funmaster]

Politician says that politicians should tell the truth, to thunderous applause.

[ReffreyS]

If the election was fair, why are you afraid to audit the election?

[MimsicalRenegade]

The Fall of The Banana Republic
They Deserve Everything That is Coming

[wantongaming]

It’s not even the first week of 2021!!!

[mldt]

why didn't the republican party voted for this guy instead of tiny hands? he's got a conscience.

[genewest]

You are too late Mitt... you did nothing to stop Trump...

[joehoe]

Thanks Mitt for reading us your opinion.

[axlaj]

mitt romney, a great great person, and republican.

[rolandsmith]

"A selfish man's injured pride." Mittens, you are projecting.

[Anichels]

Romney still thinks he has a shot at president.

He doesn't.

[markuswolf]

I prefer a protest where they storm the capitol than storming local buisnesses and attacking innocents. It does belong to the people after all.