Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he won't run for re-election in 2024. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), he said the country needs a new generation of leaders.
My message to Utahns on my Senate reelection plan: pic.twitter.com/kgbsfIxMeR
— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) September 13, 2023
"At the end of another term, I'd be in my mid-80s. Frankly, it's time for a new generation of leaders. They're the ones that need to make the decisions to shape the world they will be living in," Romney said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter).
"I'm not retiring from the fight"
The Republican's decision marks the end of a decades-long political career. In recent years, the former governor of Massachusetts and 2012 Republican presidential candidate became one of the most prominent Republican critics of former President Trump.
Romney said that, despite his decision, he will continue to work for the well-being of the country. He explained that he will serve until January 2025. "While I'm not running for reelection, I'm not retiring from the fight. I'll be your United States senator until January of 2025," Romney said.
Likewise, he pointed out that neither President Joe Biden nor former President Donald Trump have made an effort to solve the problems that are worrying Americans. Romney said the new generation of leaders must lead America into a new phase of global leadership.
"On deficits and debt, both men refuse to address entitlements even though they know that this represents two-thirds of federal spending. Donald Trump calls global warming a hoax and President Biden offers feel-good solutions that make no difference to the global climate. On China, President Biden underinvests in the military and President Trump underinvests in our alliances. Political motivations too often impede the solution that these challenges demand," the Republican said.
