Trump calls Romney a ‘straight shooter’ for predicting that a growing economy will lead to the presidents’ re-election

(Leah Hogsten/Tribune file photo) In a Saturday, April 21, 2018 file photo, U. S. Senate candidate Mitt Romney delivers his speech to the delegates at the Utah Republican Nominating Convention. Romney on Thursday said he believes President Donald Trump will be re-elected.

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