Playing to his base. Apparently mormon radio has all day radio program dedicated to wonders of socialism, pumping up bernie and other pinkos and fuck trump. There were a few mormons in last bread that seemed to have a brain and a conscience, but they seem outnumbered.
Never forget Mitt smiling and introducing himself to everyone as the Senator from Utah at McStains funeral (long before the election). Mormons got some baggage when an asshat that has never lived in their state buys a summer home and knows he can bank a Senate position.