Exclusive Interview with Republican Senator Mitt Romney

State of the Union

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🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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This week on a special edition of CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with former presidential candidate and Republican Senator Mitt Romney as he prepares to leave Washington after nearly two decades in politics. First, Romney reacts to Trump’s reelection and his controversial cabinet nominees, as well as concerns Trump could target him for retribution. Then, Romney reflects on his time in office as a governor, senator, and the Republican presidential nominee. Next, Senator Romney offers his insights on the evolution of the Republican Party and where he thinks the GOP will go from here. Finally, Jake asks Romney about his legacy and how he wants to be remembered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Is crypto perfect?
0:01.9	Nope.
0:02.7	But neither was email when it was invented in 1972.
0:06.0	And yet today, we send 347 billion emails every single day.
0:12.1	Crypto is no different.
0:13.5	It's new.
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0:35.9	Exit stage right.
0:40.0	Over three decades in politics... I accept your nomination.
0:41.7	Mitt Romney was governor, senator, and presidential nominee, and more.
0:46.6	Hillaried by Democrats during his 2012 run, Romney has emerged as a strong voice for a bygone kind of politics.
0:55.0	I believe in America. What does he see as the future of the GOP and resistance?
1:00.0	Donald Trump is a phony.
1:01.0	Central to Romney's legacy, a fierce and vocal criticism of President-elect Donald Trump.
1:07.0	A selfish man.
1:08.0	As the first senator to vote to remove a president of his own party from office,
1:12.3	The president is guilty.
1:13.9	What are Romney's fears for Trump's second term?
1:16.5	Plus, saying goodbye.
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