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Mitt Romney: On Trump misfires, ‘I’ll call them like I see them’ but on policy ‘we’re going to work together.’ A Q&A with Utah’s new Senate candidate

In a wide-ranging interview after he announced he would seek the Senate seat from Utah, the former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate said that he has deep roots in Utah, has made it his home and believes that he would be a valuable voice for Utah issues if elected.

Romney also says that he can work with President Donald Trump — with whom he’s had strong disagreements — but will speak out against him when needs be.

How do you respond to criticism from Utah Republican Party Chairman Rob Anderson and others that you’re running for a Senate seat from Utah where you haven’t lived most of your life?