Mitt Romney called Donald Trump's comments vile.

Posted by Bannon`s War Room, Oct 7, 2026Checked Nov 2, 2026

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Sources: 6 support1 context
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Confidence: 93%

Bannon`s War RoomOct 7, 2026

Multiple sources report that Mitt Romney tweeted in October 2016 that Donald Trump's comments about women were "vile degradations" that "demean our wives and daughters and corrupt America's face to the world," so the claim that he called the comments vile is supported.

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… For all of the rancor that had taken place throughout the primary, he was consolidating Trump. Ryan saying he was sickened by Trump's comments. Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called Trump's comments repugnant and unacceptable. The last two Republican presidential nominees condemned Trump, Mitt Romney calling his comments vile, and Senator John McCain saying there were, quote, no excuses for them. South Dakota Senator John Thune, number three in the Senate Republican leadership, went further, saying Donald Trump should withdraw and Mike Pence should be our nominee effective …

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Supports. The Hill reports Romney tweeted that Trump's comments on women were "vile degradations" that "corrupt America's face to the world."[1]

Supports. Politico quotes Romney describing Trump's comments as "vile degradations" in reaction to the 2005 recording revealed in October 2016.[2]

Supports. CBS News reproduces Romney's tweet calling the remarks "vile degradations" and confirms he had already refused to back Trump.[3]

Supports. Several other outlets (ABC, LA Times, Deseret News) quote the same Romney tweet using the word "vile" in response to Trump's leaked remarks.[4][5][6]

Context. Romney later said in a 2016 interview that he criticized the comments because they were "so over the line," consistent with the condemnation reported at the time.[7]

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7 sources: 1 tier 1, 2 tier 2, 4 not rated

1Romney: Trump's 'vile' comments on women 'corrupt America's face ...thehill.com · tier 1 · cited for: supports
2Romney: Trump's comments 'demean our wives and daughters and corrupt America's face to the world'politico.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports
3Growing number of Republicans rebuke Trumpcbsnews.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports
4McCain Joins Growing Ranks of Republicans Withdrawing Support for Trumpabcnews.com · not rated · cited for: supports
5Campaign 2016 updates: As support slips, Donald Trump ...latimes.com · not rated · cited for: supports
6Gov. Herbert, Rep. Chaffetz won't support Trump following 'despicable' commentsdeseret.com · not rated · cited for: supports
7Romney: “It Will Be Very Difficult” For Party “To Be Put Back Together Again”buzzfeednews.com · not rated · cited for: context

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