Trump and Romney's rocky relationship history, from endorsements to scathing insults
The days when President Trump sang Mitt Romney's praises are long gone, as the pair who previously appeared to support each other's political values have recently turned on one another by publicly exchanging insults and blasting each other's campaigns.
Romney kicked off 2019 by publishing a scathing op-ed in The Washington Post criticizing Trump's character and declaring he has "not risen to the mantle of the office."
"Policies and appointments are only a part of a presidency. A president must also unite us, inspire us, and defend our vital institutions," Romney tweeted on Jan. 1, along with a link to the article. In the piece, he critiqued the recent flurry of departures from the White House, most recently Defense Secretary James Mattis.
Naturally, the criticism sparked a quick response from the president who questioned whether the Utah senator-elect will be a "Flake" as he enters Congress.
"I hope not. Would much prefer that Mitt focus on Border Security and so many other things where he can be helpful. I won big, and he didnt. He should be happy for all Republicans. Be a TEAM player & WIN!" Trump tweeted on Jan. 2.
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Mittens will come around.