Romney reveals private GOP conversations about Trump

CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses new excerpts from Atlantic journalist McKay Coppins’ biography “Romney: A Reckoning,” about what Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney saw during his time in office. #CNN #News

[sootvilleaustin]

It is not what his party is becoming, it is what his party has become.

[utha]

The level of cowardice shown by the GOP is astounding, just think if those people that decided to vote no had shown even a small amount of courage, we wouldn't be going through all this turmoil right now.

[LasVegas]

Well I guess it's safe to say that taking the Oath of Office is pretty much a joke for Republicans.

[sks]

Someone said to Tim Scott if you can't stand up against Trump how do Americans think you could stand up to dictators. That goes for the entire GOP at this point.

[doktarr]

"A spokesman for McConnel says he does not recall this conversation."

Well... I believe that.

[Salvino]

Who can ever forget seeing Josh Hawley on video running for his life?

[speakthetruth]

The total absence of ethics, integrity and courage of most Republican politicians is absolutely astounding.

[niclewis]

"If we nominate Trump we'll be destroyed and we will have deserved it"

- Lindsey Graham

[itskarl]

"A spokesman for McConnell says he does not recall this conversation."
Note that the spokesman did not say, "McConnell absolutely did not say anything of the kind, not then or at any other time".

[rl]

When Mitt Romney has become a voice of reason, things have turned into Mad Max with these people.

[AN-cyxm]

I'm a normally peaceful old man, but I would STILL like to fight Josh Hawley. He is one truly hateful human being, and someone needs to put him in his place.

[jenniferlastella]

If you’re scared of your own party…you’re in the wrong party. Either do what is right, or get the hell out. It’s really that simple.

[ronaldcole]

This slow death of the GOP is like watching a B movie when the monster keeps coming back to life over and over again until it dies. Bad acting included.

[joycechavez]

I love that he did a “McConnel “ voice when reading his quotes.

[DIDYOUSEETHAT]

1:06 I was a contractor for years, a lot of deals are struck in bars and restraints on a hand shake, a lot of change orders as well. Which is why I carried a digital recorder where ever I go, and recorded all business conversations. Saved my ass more than once. Kind of wish Romney had such foresight. Would make for an interesting audio book.

[dmac]

It would have been nice if Romney offered up his testimony to the Jan 6th committee especially the part about being WARNED ABOUT IT COMING, rather leaving it for his book.

[niclewis]

"Tonight I say this to my Republican colleagues defending the indefensible. There will come a day when Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain"

- Republican Liz Cheney

[diablo]

It’s crazy how scared GOP politicians are of their constituency

[briannao]

That photo of Mitt Romney glaring at Josh hawley after congress returned to certify the 2020 election was epic 😂😂😂

[MelloPlayer]

This is an increasingly rare example of good reporting on CNN. Thanks Jake.