Mitt Romney announces he won’t seek reelection as he calls for “next generation” to step up

Republican U.S. senator and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced on Wednesday that he won’t be seeking reelection in the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential elections. He also said that he isn’t planning on endorsing anyone, but that he thought it “would be a great thing” if both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump stood aside to let their respective parties pick younger candidates.

“I considered my age and the fact that at the end of the second-term I would be in my mid-80’s, and I think it’s time for guys like me to get out of the way and have the next generation step forward because they’re going to be shaping the world they’re going to be living in,” Romney said.

Asked if he thought that age should be a reason for his older colleagues to step down as well, Romney responded by saying that, “Everybody’s got to make their own decision of course, and consider their own circumstances.”

Reflecting on the state of the Republican party, Romney also described the party as being “in the shadow” of Trump, attributing this wing of the party as about resentment, settling scores and revisiting the 2020 election. “What are the policies for the future?” Romney asked.

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[karenacton]

Fabulous idea! Get the cronies out of the way, they no longer know what the countries need for the future. Thank you sir!!

[ELPRESDENTE]

Good for him. People shouldn't be allowed to hold offices over age 65, and make decisions for which they'll never reap the consequences.

[bradalguire]

He's in his 70's, talking bad about it, when he looks 50's at worse. And talking about current issues, that are relevant.

[tonyga]

The rats are jumping ship. Imagine that. For all to see.

[sharmibhalla]

Good news. He should have been outa long time ago.

[TuanNguyen-nyzj]

Very smart thinking
Retired and live a happy life .

[ACL]

That's not why he's not running.

[theflowpowaoshow]

Hell naw I ain't cleaning this mess up cuh

[ChaNnArD-mD]

Why won't he just say he doesn't stand a chance against Trump?

[chizzymomentum]

Good and tell ur senate leader to resign also. 👀🤣😅😂🤷🏿‍♂️

[paulcarpool]

Thank goodness he retired. Not a day too early! What a R.I.N.O.!!

[johndiraimo]

It's about time. Don't let the door hit you in the butt... RINO establishment creature.

[ortenciaramkaran]

Good for you…..who wants to be a captain 👨‍✈️ of a sinking ship……

[nostalgajo]

Well then why didnt the "young" lady holding a microphone get to ask a question ?

[onlyfacts]

Good luck getting Trump to show such maturity lol

[TroysSweetCornhole]

The last republican to strike out before Trump was like,
"F*** it, I'll do it myself."

[jameskelley]

How do you vote if you do not have a conscience.

[lindsaylogarta]

That is your opinion..leave it to the voters to vote and decide the candidate they are going to choose to lead USA

[paulcraven]

Rhino trouble maker bye bye get out and stay out Vote Trump 2024

[philipbeauchamp]

You should have been gone a long time ago