Curtis, who will take office next month, sat down for an interview that aired on ABC News’s This Week on Sunday. When asked how he was able to win the Senate primary against a Trump-endorsed candidate, he said that being “authentic John Curtis” led him to victory, and he noted that he has his own objectives.

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“I support President Trump when he’s dealing with some of these really tough issues that we have, the economy and the conflicts overseas. But I do have my own mind, and I’m not a rubber stamp,” Curtis said.

“My stamp is the stamp of the state of Utah. And I represent those people. And I think people responded to that in the election, and they’re dying for authenticity. And just tell us who you really are, and then be that person. And I think that’s why we did so well,” Curtis said.

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He also offered praise for his predecessor, saying that Romney is “true to who he is” and wished that more people could be like that.

When asked what he would say to Trump, Curtis said he wants the president-elect to be “wildly successful” but also that he may disagree with Trump “from time to time.”

“I want him to be wildly successful. I’m going to be wind at his back on things like inflation. I want him to bring peace around the world. I want to deal with the border situation, and I’m really there for him. I want to be helpful,” Curtis said.

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“And, Mr. President, from time to time, I’m going to disagree with you. And it will be respectful. And I think when I disagree with you, it will be helpful. And I hope you’ll listen to me,” he added.

Curtis will take office in the Senate on Jan. 3, 2025, less than three weeks before Trump is sworn into office on Jan. 20.