Ex-DHS agent who inspired 'Sound of Freedom’ 'seriously considering' run for Romney’s Senate seat

Tim Ballard is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in his home state of Utah to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney .

Ballard made the announcement during an appearance on the digital show of former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer .

Ballard said he had been approached by numerous "influential people" for weeks about a potential run.