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On Monday, President Trump raised many eyebrows by endorsing Mitt Romney, a new candidate for the Utah Senate seat, reports Breitbart News.

https://twitter.com/MittRomney/status/964489491682504704

An Overview of Trump and Romney

The political correspondence between then-future President Trump and Mitt Romney became strained during the 2016 Presidential election. Romney repeatedly vocalized his disapproval of President Trump and even urged the GOP to nominate one of the other candidates. Then, after President Trump secured the Republican nomination, Romney opined that a Clinton victory would follow.

President Trump did not hesitate to respond to Romney's criticism. The Commander-in-Chief slammed Romney as a " stone cold loser" and a "choker." He furthermore opined that "chokers" should not be given "second chances."

However, President Trump and Mitt Romney appear to have put differences aside. During the Georgia Special Elections, Romney defended President Trump, much to the surprise of many Americans.

The President's endorsement of Romney occurred via Twitter:

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/965773283554668544

Romney also responded via Twitter, thanking President Trump for his endorsement:

https://twitter.com/MittRomney/status/965782061503062016

America's Response to President Trump's Pro-Romney Endorsement

President Trump and Mitt Romney may have put their differences aside, but not all Trump supporters share the same amicable feelings regarding Romney. Much of the President's base viewed his endorsement as problematic. They furthermore did not hesitate to express concerns via Twitter:

https://twitter.com/MAGAPILL/status/965774168099782656

https://twitter.com/thebradfordfile/status/965773542305488897

However, other Trump supporters slammed their displeased counterparts, citing the endorsement as "fine," or suggesting that the President happens to be making moves in a bigger game:

https://twitter.com/Stevanon_D/status/965792811596615680

https://twitter.com/__ClassySnobbb/status/965867860470968320

Like Twitter users, the feedback from Breitbart News readers came in a mixed bag. Some Americans are OK with President Trump's endorsement, while others remain "deeply disappointed."

"Trump endorses Mitt Romney? Thought Trump was smarter than that."

"Trump is smart enough to know Republicans have to get the Mormon vote. Politics is all about compromise whether we like it or not."

"I love Trump, but this deeply disappoints me. For crying out loud. Romney is as deep state, NWO, Never Trumper as you can get."

Mitt Romney is currently running against Democrat Jenny Wilson. Whether or not Romney or Wilson will secure the Utah Senate seat remains unknown. Many Americans view President Trump's endorsement as somewhat of a wild card.

Votes for the U.S. Senate elections shall be cast on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.