after the election when romney was being considered for secretary of state. >> romney says he agrees with some of mr. trump's policies, he writes, a president should demonstrate the essential qualities of honesty and integrity and elevate the national discourse with comity and mutual respect. it is in this province where the incumbent's shortfall has been most glaring. the op-ed indicates romney is planning to be the new republican foil in the senate with bob corker and jeff flake departing. president trump's 2020 campaign manager, brad parscale, responding, tweeting, jealousy is a drink best served warm. and romney just proved it. perhaps that's the after-dinner drink to revenge which is a dish best served cold. you let us know what you think brad meant. mitt romney will speak with jake lapper on "the lead" at 4:00 p.m. eastern. if are you back from a holiday break, yes, the government is still partially shut down. it has been 11 days and counting. president trump holding firm on his demand for border wall