of the office. romney has been a frequent critic of the president. they appeared to mend fences after the 2016 election when romney was being considered for secretary of state. >> romney says he agrees with some of president trump's policies, he writes, quote, a president should demonstrate the essential qualities of honesty and integrity and elevate the national discourse with comity and natural respect. -- and mutual respect. it is in this province where the incumbent shortfall has been most glaring. the op-ed indicates romney is planning to be the president's new republican foil in the senate with bob corker and jeff flake departing. >> president trump's 2020 campaign manager responded to romney's op-ed tweeting jealousy is a drink best served warm, and romney proved it. mitt romney will speak with jake tapper today. "the lead" airs at 4:00 p.m. eastern on cnn. let's go live to washington and bring in zachary wolf who loves him some warm drinks