Utah’s Orrin Hatch, longest serving GOP senator in history, dies at 88

He also championed GOP issues like abortion limits and helped shape the U.S. Supreme Court, including defending Clarence Thomas against sexual harassment allegations during confirmation hearings.

Toward the end of his career, he also helped pass a federal tax overhaul and pushed for President Donald Trump to downsize two national monuments in Utah as he called for a return to an era of political civility. He became an ally of Trump. He was also noted for his side career as a singer and recording artist of music with themes of his religious faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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Rest In Peace, Senator. I’ll miss the self-deprecating jokes.

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