Profiles in expediency: 'Dumb' Romney welcomes endorsement of 'con man' Trump

On Feb. 19, President Trump endorsed Mitt Romney’s candidacy for the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. Romney accepted, and on its face this seems like a normal exchange of support and gracious acceptance between two prominent politicians: One is the sitting president and the other is a former presidential candidate who is considered an overwhelming favorite. But the relationship between Trump and Romney — who has been criticized for having particularly malleable positions — has followed a long and tortuous path to this point, and more twists and turns likely lie ahead. Here is a timeline of the more head-snapping reversals in recent years:

Feb. 2, 2012: Trump endorses Romney for president. “There are some things that you just can’t imagine happening in your life,” says Romney during a visit to Las Vegas. “This is one of them. Being in Donald Trump’s magnificent hotel and having his endorsement is a delight. I’m so honored and pleased to have his endorsement.”

“It’s my honor, real honor, and privilege to endorse Mitt Romney,” says Trump. “And by the way, this is a great couple. Do you look at this couple?”

March 28, 2012: Fox News floats the idea of Trump as a potential running mate for Romney.

May 29, 2012: Trump hosts a fundraiser for Romney at his hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Trump hosted a fundraiser for the birthday of Romney’s wife, Ann, at his Fifth Avenue home in April, but the joint public appearance is a big deal.

Source: Yahoo News