‘Sound of Freedom’ Inspiration Tim Ballard Mulls Run for Sen. Romney’s Seat

Tim Ballard, the former Department of Homeland Security employee who inspired the film “Sound of Freedom,” is “seriously considering” a run for Congress.

Tim Ballard, a former Department of Homeland Security special agent and founder of Operation Underground Railroad, speaks during an interview in Washington on June 21, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Tim Ballard, the former employee for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who rescued young Columbian siblings and others trafficked for child prostitution, revealed on Sept. 15 that he is “very seriously considering” a run for the U.S. Senate in Utah to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah).

Mr. Ballard announced his interest in running for the 76-year-old Republican’s seat during an appearance on “The Sean Spicer Show,“ pointing out that he had been approached by numerous ”very influential people” who asked him whether he would consider running for Congress.