Romney issues second rebuke of Trump's Russia hostage deal
October 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM MT · via KSL · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Former Utah Senator Mitt Romney invoked historical warnings from Winston Churchill and George Washington to criticize a Trump administration hostage deal with Russia, arguing the short-term diplomatic win risks long-term strategic consequences. The statement marks a second public divergence between the Republican ex-president and the LDS politician on Russia policy.
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