Trump considering Romney for secretary of State: report
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Mitt Romney for secretary of State, a new report says.
Romney will meet with Trump this weekend, NBC reported Thursday. The 2012 GOP presidential nominee was fiercely critical of Trump during the presidential campaign.
New: A source close to Donald Trump tells @MSNBC Mitt Romney is being considered for Secretary of State.
— Kate Snow (@tvkatesnow) November 17, 2016
NBC News: Romney being considering for Secretary of State, according to a source close to Trump w/ direct knowledge of his thinking
— Scott Foster (@scottwfoster) November 17, 2016
{mosads}Romney repeatedly blasted Trump during the GOP presidential primary for his rhetoric and policy positions, becoming one of the most prominent Republicans to oppose the party’s eventual nominee.
“Here’s what I know: Donald Trump is a phony, a fraud,” Romney said in a speech in March. “His promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University. He’s playing members of the American public for suckers: He gets a free ride to the White House, and all we get is a lousy hat.”
Trump endorsed Romney during the former Massachusetts governor’s 2012 presidential campaign. But after Romney lost to President Obama, Trump railed against him, saying he screwed up a winnable campaign for the GOP.
After Trump’s victory last week, Romney congratulated Trump on Twitter.
“Best wishes for our duly elected president: May his victory speech be his guide and preserving the Republic his aim,” Romney tweeted.
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