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Tribune Editorial: Sen. Hatch, and the LDS Church, minimize domestic violence

Now now that Sen. Orrin Hatch has announced his retirement, it appears that his handlers have taken the muzzle off.

Porter resigned as staff secretary to President Trump after information about his alleged physical and mental abuse of two ex-wives became public.

Not just a White House staff secretary, Porter was Hatch’s former chief of staff as well as former counsel to Sen. Mike Lee. He previously taught at Brigham Young University and served a Mormon mission in London.

Jennifer Willoughby and Colbie Holderness, Porter’s ex-wives, both told the FBI about Porter’s alleged abuse during a background check.