Sen. Flake opposes controversial Utahn nominated to head refugee program and could sink Trump’s pick

Washington • Sen. Jeff Flake said this week he would oppose the nomination of Utahn Ronald Mortensen for a top State Department job overseeing refugees because of his past rhetoric against immigrants, becoming the first Republican senator to publicly balk at President Donald Trump’s pick. Flake, an Arizona Mormon who is not seeking re-election, tweeted Tuesday night that, “This nominee will not have my support.” His office didn’t immediately respond to a question ab