Mitt Romney Votes for Trump’s
Conviction in Impeachment Trial Romney was the only Republican to break from the party in voting to remove Trump from office. Trump was acquitted of both articles
of impeachment on Wednesday. Earlier, the Senator announced his decision to vote to convict Donald Trump on abuse of power charges. In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Romney said it
was the “most difficult decision” he’s ever had to make. Mitt Romney,
to Fox News Regardless of the blowback
he will likely face from the
GOP, Romney said he “had to
follow [his] conscience.” Mitt Romney,
to Fox News Romney also said his Mormon
faith influenced his decision, as he
couldn’t let “personal considerations”
overwhelm his “oath to God.” Mitt Romney,
to Fox News Donald Trump Jr. called
for Romney to be 'expelled'
from the GOP. Donald Trump Jr., via Twitter