Romney Criticizes Trump’s Russia Policy as Republican Opposition Grows
Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney issued a rare public statement criticizing President Trump's decision to waive sanctions against Russia and make deals that could undermine Ukraine, a U.S. ally. This aligns with growing Republican opposition, including from Utah Sen. John…
Salt Lake City, UT, October 19, 2026 —
Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has issued a rare public statement criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions against Russia and pursue deals that, Romney said, could undermine Ukraine, a U.S. ally.
The criticism comes amid growing Republican opposition to Trump’s actions concerning Russia. Utah Sen. John Curtis is among those challenging the president’s approach, according to the available account.
The statement places Romney, a former Republican senator from Utah, among Republicans publicly objecting to aspects of Trump’s Russia policy. The account describes Romney’s statement as rare but does not provide its date, venue or full wording. No direct quotation from Romney was provided.
The specific sanctions waived by Trump and the deals cited in Romney’s criticism were not identified in the account. It also did not detail how those deals could affect Ukraine or provide further information about Curtis’s objections. The nature and scope of the broader Republican opposition were not specified.
Romney’s remarks and Curtis’s criticism reflect a dispute within Republican ranks over the administration’s actions toward Russia and their potential implications for Ukraine. The information provided does not describe any response from Trump or outline what steps, if any, may follow from the criticism.
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