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🧵 2. Romney cites the need for new leaders and generation, ends roller-coaster career in Republican politics from presidential run to Trump era

🧵 3. Utah Republican Senator Romney, known for criticizing former President Trump, will not face re-election as he supports a new wave of leadership

🧵 4. Romney's retirement opens the door for a Trump-aligned successor in Utah, raising questions about the future of moderate Republicans in Congress

🧵 5. With Romney stepping down, potential candidates like Brad Wilson, Utah state House speaker, have already gained momentum in the bid for his Senate seat