Biden Medal of Freedom

Biden Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden presents former governor Mitt Romney, son of businessman and former governor George Romney (awarded posthumously) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Biden Medal of Freedom

Biden Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden presents former governor Mitt Romney, son of businessman and former governor George Romney (awarded posthumously) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Biden’s State Of The Union Address - Washington

President Biden’s State Of The Union Address - Washington

United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia) and US Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) smile at US President Joe Biden at a joint session of the US Congress before President Biden delivers his State of the Union Address in the US House Chamber in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CVOM

Senate Republican Luncheon - Washington

Senate Republican Luncheon - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) exits the Republican luncheon in the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run For Reelection - Washington

United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah) talks about his pending retirement and not seeking re-election in 2024, in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

Day before GOP's Iowa caucuses

DES MOINES, United States - Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney holds a rally near Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 2, 2012, a day before the Iowa caucuses, when the state kicks off the 2012 presidential campaign.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - Supporters cheer as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012, after winning the presidential election for his second term. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters after a speech in which he declared victory in the presidential election in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012, after winning the presidential election. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama declares victory in the presidential election before supporters in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama (R) in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012, accompanied by his wife Michelle, waves to supporters who gathered to hear him declare victory in the presidential election. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama declares victory in the presidential election during a speech in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd from R), his wife Michelle (far L) and their daughters appear before supporters in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012, who gathered to hear Obama declare victory in the presidential election. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama declares victory in the presidential election during a speech in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters during a speech in which he declared victory in the presidential election in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama declares victory in the presidential election during a speech in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama declares victory in the presidential election during a speech in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama rejoice at a rally in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2012, after a U.S. TV network reported that the incumbent Democrat president is projected to win. Obama went on to secure the electoral votes he needed to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who called the president to concede the race.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama (far R), his wife Michelle (2nd from L) and their daughters appear before supporters in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012, ahead of a speech by Obama declaring victory in the presidential election. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama rejoice after hearing the early results of the presidential election at a rally in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2012. The incumbent Democrat president secured the electoral votes he needed to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who called the president to concede the race.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama rejoice at a rally in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2012, after a U.S. TV network reported that the incumbent Democrat president is projected to win. Obama went on to secure the electoral votes he needed to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who called the president to concede the race.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama await results of the presidential election at a rally in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2012. The incumbent Democrat president secured the electoral votes he needed to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who called the president to concede the race.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - A couple receive their ballots at a polling station in Chicago in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 6, 2012. Incumbent Democrat President Barack Obama secured the electoral votes he needed to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who called the president to concede the race.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - Campaigners for the reelection of U.S. President Barack Obama make phone calls to voters to urge them to vote for the incumbent Democrat president in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2012, election day. With results in from most states, Obama secured the electoral votes he needed to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who called the president to concede the race.

Obama reelected U.S. president

Obama reelected U.S. president

CHICAGO, United States - The father of an infant girl casts his ballot at a polling station in Chicago in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 6, 2012. Incumbent Democrat President Barack Obama secured the electoral votes he needed to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who called the president to concede the race.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

PORTSMOUTH, United States - Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves as he boards a chartered plane in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on the morning of Nov. 3, 2012, after a campaign event for the U.S. presidential election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

LANCASTER, United States - Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney (top L) speaks to supporters in Lancaster, Ohio, on Oct. 12, 2012.

Republican running mate

Republican running mate

SPRINGFIELD, United States - Paul Ryan (C), the vice presidential running mate of Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney, speaks in Springfield, Virginia, on Aug. 17, 2012.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

MILWAUKEE, United States - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (C) talks with his supporters while campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 2, 2012. Romney is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012 election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

MILWAUKEE, United States - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks while campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 2, 2012. Romney is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012 election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

ALBION, United States - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks while campaigning at a factory in Albion, Michigan, on Feb. 27, 2012. Romney is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012 election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

POMPANO BEACH, United States - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (C) smiles while campaigning in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Jan. 29, 2012. Romney is seen as a frontrunner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012 election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

POMPANO BEACH, United States - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (front C) speaks during a meeting in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Jan. 29, 2012. Romney is seen as a frontrunner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who will be seeking a second term, in the Nov. 6, 2012 election.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

HUDSON, United States - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at a plant in Hudson, New Hampshire, on Jan. 9, 2012. Romney is seen as a frontrunner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who is seeking his second term in the Nov. 6, 2012, election.