Mitt Romney was met with boos and heckles from his own party while speaking at the Utah Republican Party convention on Saturday. While the disapproval of 2,000 people was surely unsettling for the Utah Senator, it would be nothing compared to the anarchy of the Holiday 1st Ward the following day. 

Romney joined his fellow ward members on Sunday for a usual fast and testimony meeting accompanied by Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown, who was there for emotional support. The ward began the testimony meeting portion of their program after a beautiful sacrament hymn of “Love One Another.” Members were seen glaring like daggers waiting to be buried in the Senator’s back as he hesitantly made his way to the podium. 

Almost instantly, the segregation began to deliver cries of disapproval, rising to their feet to reveal the detailed picket one can only assume were made during a family home evening activity. 

“You can boo all you like,” repeated Romney. “But I’ve been a member my whole life and I have a right to humblebrag for ten minutes just like everyone else.”

But he would not see that through. Even the ward’s presiding bishop rose to interrupt the short-lived testimony. Romney was tapped on the shoulder and asked to be seated faster than an unfiltered teen at Youth Conference. 

Senator Romney corporated and eventually left the area after the meeting concluded. It is rumored that the ward has blacklisted him from all foreseeable ward activities, including next week’s BBQ social. 

“If you told me back in 2012 that I’d rather have a thrice-married, celebrity playboy represent my values over Mitt Romney, I would only partially believe you,” said Holladay Ward member Todd Larson. “But once you disagree with my politically neutral opinion as a member of the church, the gloves come off.”