President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering a surprise candidate for secretary of state under his administration — former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
In a gesture of reconciliation with establishment Republicans, Trump has announced plans to meet with Romney to discuss the top cabinet position.
The move is surprising to some. Romney was an outspoken opponent of Trump during the primary, lambasting him as a “con man” and a “fraud” in a stinging speech in March. Trump responded by repeatedly referring to Romney as a “loser.”
The two began mending fences after Trump’s victory when Romney tweeted his congratualtions–
Best wishes for our duly elected president: May his victory speech be his guide and preserving the Republic his aim.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) November 9, 2016
Following up with a phone call, after which Trump tweeted–
Mitt Romney called to congratulate me on the win. Very nice!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 13, 2016
They are to meet this weekend, a transition official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to discuss Trump’s schedule publicly.
The Associated Press contributed to this article
Romney is a damned RAT!
Need I say more?
President Trump KNOWS this and would NEVER choose Romney for anything other than maybe to clean the toilets and I don’t think you could even trust him with that!
I am from MA and can tell you that this guy is worse than a used car salesman!
WE don’t need Romney. As a Bay Stater I can tell you he wasn’t a great governor. Trump needs NEW faces.
I agree. President-Elect Trump needs to bring in his OWN people that were loyal to him from Day 1.
How about Newt Gingrech? He is probably the smartest and most informed of anyone and would do a great job. Hope Trump leans towards Newt…….
So, Roberta, you want Mr. Trump to be surrounded by ‘yes men’ ass-kissers? You don’t want any advisors to be strong enough to tell him when they disagree with him? This was part of Obama’s problem. He had only one viewpoint in his White House inner circle. I don’t think Romney will be Sec. of State, but I believe he could be a valuable advisor to Mr. Trump. He has a world of political and business experience, and he knows many of the actors that Mr. Trump will have to deal with. I hope that Mr. Trump doesn’t have your viewpoint. We need better-smarter than that.
Romney is for major illegal aliens. Why would he put in his administration for anything. Romney is not a good idea at all.
I totally agree not to accept Mitt Romney…, he’s is a traitor disloyal to Trump… Let not forget who is your enemy are that reject and unsupported of Trump. I voted Trump because, I have faith in him as he is honest enough to do the job done as a businessman…., NOT a Politician Bullshit who elect Taxpayer check and Kick back… Mitt can not be trusted…. Mr. President must not include Mitt Romney in any position in the cabinet…., I am not voting Mitt Romney in Roundtable….., He is OUT!!!!!
Select other Republican who are Loyal to Trump….. Why you think “We The People” elect Trump to be our next President…..!?, Because we are smart people who trust Him…, not Mitt Romney.
Most rich people, major corporations, and chamber of commerce members have been in favor of illegal immigration. They want the cheap labor so they can show higher profits, And if it screws the American worker who cares? These low wage people don’t vote. Oops they were wrong this time. But Romney at least has an excuse, because he has Mexican heritage in his family tree. But he is a smart man with loads of experience in money and politics.
Not good man.
I pray he will literally clean the swamp of al the ones who has back stabbed him. Pelosie needs to go, Ted Cruz, Romney, Mcaullan’s been in there for 20 dam years time for him to go. Get rid of the corruption an if he don’t it will bite him in the A___ later on. I pray for Pre-Elect Donald Trump that God will give him the wisdom to pick the right people so he can make America Great Again. Obamama is causing more havoc, the kids in colleges are stupid. The teachers teaching them to hate Trump need to be fired. The President and Hillary need to be impeached for tresson an corruption in our government. It is still going to be very shakey from now until Trump takes his oath. Because of Hillary’s supporters who are as mislead an stupid as Hillary they are cappable of anything. Obamama is not helping the unrest at all he is feeding it on. God help us all. Lock them all up!!!
YOU ARE THE STUPID, IF YOU ARE CHRISTIAN, YOU WILL NEVER SUPPORT SOMEBODY LIKE TRUMP AND HIS MAFIA. .
Agree. Not to be trusted. Treated TRUMP terribly.
NO NO NO
And Trump needs someone whom he can trust !
No! Romney would be more like a scorpion.
How about a vacuum salesman.
If he is considering Romney, he should just make the Hildabeast SoS again.
Hell that is almost as bad as asking Hillary to accept that job again. Has Trump turned into a fool begging to have someone stab him in the back? He is going into self destruct mode by even talking to Romney You can not drain a swamp if you just keep putting more trash into it.
Don’t think Trump would elect somebody that would be in opposition to his policies on a personal level.. Romney is at the bottom of the pond as far as draining it, right alongside the clintons, bushes and cheneys. all activists for W3 and an over throw of our government thru use of laws of treason as their policies have shown in the past
Remember when Romney was running for president and was overheard saying that he did not care about the bottom 48% of people. If Donald pick him, I think it’ll come back to bite him in the ass someday.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Perhaps Trump puts into practice what most of us don’t and regret in the end.
Agreed. America is crumbling & Trump needs to hurry up & “Make America Great Again” but it looks like he threw an anchor in to the swamp attached to himself.
Please, never! I would not trust Romney as far as I could throw him! I do not throw very far, could not make it to first base in a ball game!
I agree – Rudy Guilliani would be better! He was a strong Trump supporter through the whole campaign.
Romney: Not just NO, but NEVER!
I still like John Bolton for SOS.
Makes me wonder what Trump will offer Rudy G. Maybe Sec of Defense? Homeland Security?
Where will Trey Gowdy fit in?
Us’ns here in TX are hearing Rick Perry might be interested in the Interior Secy job. Has the experience.
Newt needs to be State of State
I agree with Dakar! Rodney DOES NOT NEED TO BE SOS!
I think speculation runs amok on this site. How many stories head lined Hillery to be indicted? He will choose when he is ready not before he’s just messing with the press.
President-Elect Trump: You were elected to drain the swamp! NO RINO’S OR ELITIST ESTABLISHMENT IN YOUR ADMINISTRATION……..P L E A S E ! Keep your campaign promises!!
Mitt is highly thought of in the international business world and that is where we need to focus first. Good work, Mr. President. Surround your self with good thinkers.
This would be a moment Mr. Trump will disconect himself from reality! As far I am concerned Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, John McCain and John Kerry are the same person behind-the-scenes/faces. Very disappointing!!!
Amen. And remember that the SoS is fourth in line of succession behind the VP, Speaker of the House, and President Pro-Tem of the Senate. No, no, no , no, no!
YOU ARE FULL OF GARBAGE,,,,,,,,ROMNEY IS A DECENT HONORABLE POLITICIAN IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT SECRETARY OF STATE, BETTER BY FAR FROM HILARY LIAR CLINTON…….HONORABLE DECENT MAN, VERY GENTLE WITH OBAMA THE DAY OF THEIR DEBATE WHERE HE FAILS TO TELL OBAMA A FEW THINGS OF CAPABLE TRUTH…….WELL SOMEDAY HE WILL COME BACK TO THE PUBLIC!!!!!!!!! I VOTE FOR HIM AGAIN!!!!!!!!AMEN!
Not Mitt Romney. He does not have enough guts for this job. Please forget about any place for him.
I 100% agree with Jonathan!! Please keep your promises! I’m from Michigan and experienced his father; our Republican Gov in name only. Apples don’t fall far from the tree! Look what he accomplished in Ma.
Govt run health care. I thought the promise was to fully repeal the ACA. Would you want somebody on staff who will be at odds with that effort?
And how could it be forgotten that his public announcement not long ago of Donald Trump was one of disdain and contempt–“Con Man” and “Fraud”. He could never be trusted!!
I agree. My main objection to him is that he has a very long history in politics and what you get from that is someone who will do what they have seen and participated in. We don’t need an insider in this high position . Please do not put him in the cabinet.
I agree. My main objection to him is that he has a very long history in politics and what you get from that is someone who will do what they have seen and participated in. We don’t need an insider in this high position . Please do not put him in the cabinet.
to ask Romney is like stabbing us in the back…..like Paul Ryan ,a back stabber..Trump needs to keep his promise to drain the swamp and he has been one of them that needs to been draining…can not even believe he would even consider him
Why don’t all of you who are making premature assumptions let the man take office and show you why he is choosing these people. They may have disagreed with him during the campaign, but what happens when you are surrounded by clones of yourself? You lose sight of reality.
I am at about to trow up. Only one question rises after this. Is D.J.Trump a fraud? and playing in the same game that was established and played over the last 50+ years
I totally agree. New faces that can be trusted!
Trump needs to be careful while trying to mend fences with the Republicans. Many are RINOs and will do everythig in their power to ensure his goals are not achieved.
NEWT NEWT NEWT!!!
NO ONE MORE QUALIFIED!!!
Or Bolton would great too
Yep! Newt or Bolton would be good.
Seriously? Bolton is a WAR MONGER and member of the CFR!! You do want a sovereign nation don’t you? The CFR only want GLOBAL GOVERNMENT, of which Newt is a member as well!
Evidence, please.
AMEN NEWT-NEWT-NEWT
Newt would make a great SoS.
Romney is a politician. Why pick him for Secretary of State when you have Rudy Giuliani ?
I don’t think Romney would be the best selection for any office in Mr. Trump’s cabinet. Please rethink and find a strong person to take each position.
We don’t need Rominee. I’m sure there are a lot of people who backed you from the very beginning that is capable of being
good cabinet members. You never know when Rominee is going to turn on America just like he did you. Are you willing to take that chance?
I voted for Mitt when he ran for President. I was really disappointed when he so adamantly opposed, Mr. Trump. He had so much venom to spill against the man, I hardly think him worthy of holding a prime position in his cabinet. I doubt Mr. Trump will select him.
Heard again this morning what he called Mr. Trump “a fake” among other things. Rommie is not even qualified for dog catcher: He is an opportunist, elitist and a scum bag to top it all.
Trump could not be that stupid to pick Romney for anything. Trump bragged about being so smart about picking smart people, don’t tell me show me.
NOBODY HERE KNOWS THE DONALD IS OWNED BY BANKSTERS, YET?
Sheep, I’m sick of being your neighbor
Who the heck is Claudia A – and if she doesn’t like being President Trump’s neighbor, why doesn’t she move?
ClaudeA – then get the hell out – we’ll be better without you.
I bet you were an Obama Zombie for the last eight years. Isni’t that a little like the pot calling the kettle charred?
After his inability (or following the advice of the GOP) to eviscerate Obozo in the debates, I can’t place him above John Bolton on my list. Nice guy, but that is not what we need to “negotiate” with Iran, Putin, and U.N.
mr. romney failed to bring up benghzi during his debate with mr. obama. this indicates his lack of skill. john bolton
is a better choice.
Trump Please forget about Romney. He is not the kind of man for any job in your cabinet.
Relax everybody, if we have learned anything from this election cycle it is to not jump to conclusions and wait until we hear it from Trump’s mouth!
Please repeal indefinite detention for US citizens . Same law Adolf Hitler had .very un American.
No on Romney for SOS!
Rudy rudy rudy ……rino rommney sucks. Can’t e trusted no way , shape or form !
why you want people that were talking shit about in the elections no dont consider him or the governor of south carolina she is an obama kiss ass hell get new blood into your system just like you outside the government pool
I would not be thrilled with her either. There are many qualified people who got on the Trump Train early. Look at them.
I would bet Trump is offering the back stabbers a carrot to see if they will bite….. also i think Trump already has picked the SOS and is not releasing the information… to the public..
Romney is intelligent, decent and a gifted communicator. He would have been an outstanding President if too many Republican voters had not stayed home in November. Newt’s egocentric pronouncements seem hellbent on instant appreciation / gratification of his intellectual prowess. The first is focused on achieving solutions. The second’s “contract with America” missed its mark in a puff of burned-out pronouncements.
No!
He’s too weak; look at the way he ran for President.
OMG, I hate that selection, he had bashed Trump from the beginning. Who’s running this show?? Romney is old school and part of the swamp. Besides, he doesn’t play well with Trump!!!! Go back to Rudy!!
Only if Romney retraces and makes a public apology for his remarks about Trump.
NO WAY he is a looser trash he said about our good Pres. elect never did he jump on the Trump Train, How hard was it for Trump to overcome all the bad crap from every direction. He just worked his butt into the ground for the highest level in the world. Rudy Giuliani, a real man said he has a problem with his past might disqualify him. but I tell you what for being truthful we should look into it may be personal? were talking about #3 in charge here Romney no bowlas.
Regardless of his choice “We the People” and our country will benefit from his choices unlike O’bozo the “Big Eared” Clown who only surrounded himself with adoring “yes” of course your right Hussain.
Trump needs to appoint retired General Boyken to Homeland Security, he should consider Condelesa Rice for Sec of State
As an “Ex-Mormon” I can tell you that “Mormon Romney” would push every “Pro-Mormon” agenda that his Utah leaders instructed him to do…..should he be put in a government position to do so. Big mistake to put Romney into ANY position under Trump. I feel that Trump is simply being respectful in inviting him to sit down in a discussion. That way he can personally see through the man’s phoney character and confirm what he knew all along…..”Romney is loser!”
Wade your so right on this high five ya pal. I graduated HS in Vernal, moved out of that god foraken state for good, That is a cult, not even close to Christian. I converted a few take them to Timothy and Titus Qualify as an Elder. or one of the last verses in the book of Rev? Adding to this book. I look at it as another Muslim cult both with War Generals as Profits? Give us a brake, what fools teaching, this trash. But you seen the light GL brother.
Newt!
How could you ever think Romney can do a better job of protecting our country than Newt.He is better qualified
Romney should definately be a part of President Trump’s inner circle, however I don’t know if Secretary of State is the right slot. I’d also like to see President Trump recruit Carly Fiorina for a Cabinet post. It would be nice to have a woman in the inner circle.
You want Mitt in the inner circle. How about appointing his as butler to serve the drinks.
Millard Romney is no light to be guided by considering the fact that as a professing Mormon he became the father of so-called same-sex marriage via an unlawful executive order that forced county clerks to issue licenses for the SSM group. – Use a search engine to find Amy Contrada and Romney
Very very bad ideal Trump!!! Romney is for the upper 1 percent. Trash him.
Will someone please explain why Romney???? A loser!!! There are so many more, more qualified, more true to Trump and more trustworthy than MR. He showed his colors during the proceedings prior to election and I bet he didn’t vote for Trump. I don’t trust him. The tiger doesn’t change his stripes and don’t expect it.
Giuliani, Christie to name just 2 for the job. Both went to bat for Trump when the entire GOP turned their backs on him and even campaigned against him. Their reputations went on the block for it.
It depends on his willingness to back up Trump’s agenda all the way! No more backstabbing or causing contention. His loyalty is in question!!
Since. He didn’t pick Guliani as AG, pick him to head homeland security and Newt as SOS. Those two have been on his side all thru the mess.
TRASH that Idea Don, You can’t Trust this losser, He was against you all the way until you were Elected, Don’t trust Him Snake in the Grass. How about Old Texas Gov. what was his name? Just remember this person is number 3 in charge please? Romney has no Balls.
Romney trashed Trump during the campaigning and does NOT deserve a White House seat of any kind…EVER!! Once a rat, always a rat!
If Romney talked trash about Donald Trump, screw him. Goveror Guliannie would make a fantastic part of his team.
NO WE DON’T NEED HIM.–PERIOD.————HE WAS WORKING WITH OTHERS LIKE THE BUSHES AND THE GLOBALIST TO KNOCK YOU OUT OF THE RACE, INSTEAD OF WORKING WITH YOU ——–HE WAS A BACK STABBER. I WOULDN’T TRUST HIM. THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO GET US INTO THE NWO. WE NEED TO STAY AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE. ONLY FIND SOME ONE THAT IS ABOVE FALLING VICTIM TO PORTRAYING YOU.!!!!
yes, give Romney the Sec of State…if Giuliani does now choose it for himself; Romney already has money and would not sell USA for money in a FOUNDATION as the witch did….he is a statesman; he knows people; he is above the street level of protestors. Even though he joined the Bush family and others to try to beat TRUMP, he lost that effort and then reached to TRUMP (rather than continue to bash him as witch-bitch and Obama will continue to do for the rest of their lives and a few pinched up Republicans will also do… Romney is above that because he IS an American)….and Romney is probably stepping forward to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN because this is the ONLY way now to pitch in and bring American back to itself. If TRUMP chooses him, I definitely will agree.
ROMNEY IS LOOKING TO GET BACK ON THE REPUBLICAN INSIDER TIT AGAIN! AS THE INDIANS SAY, ” WHITE MAN SPEAK WITH FORKED TONGUE”!
The “witch” also had money. That didn’t stop her.
I say John Bolton for Secretary of State. No one as qualified as Bolton!
MITT STABBED YOU IN THE BACK WHEN HIS SUPPORT WAS MOST NEEDED. tHE NEXT TIME HIS ATTEMPT COULD BE FATAL.. How about loyal, competent Mike Huckabee for Sec of State? That entire corrupted State Department needs a complete overhaul.
Romneycare in his state. Never supported Trump. Trump really does have a problem if he puts this guy in there.
A GREAT BIG “NO ” to ROMNEY THE LOOSER BACK STABBING INSIDER RINO CRAP HEAD! IN STEAD OF REALLY DRAINING THE SWAMP HE WOULD BE PICKING A SWAMP DWELLER FOR SEC. OF STATE! OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE REAL NEW FOLKS NOT ANY ESTABLISHMENT SLIME! TO DO SO IS TO LET ALL HIS PEOPLE DOWN BADLY!
He can certainly find someone better. Maybe their meeting is just to mend fences and nothing more.
Judge Judy and Judge Jeanine for the Supreme Court!
Why not Ted Gowdy?
What could Romney do to undermine T? Nothing. He would have to do what T wanted done in FP. It would be more like a prison for R? A way to silence a critic and become a team player? As things stand now R is on the outside looking in and his political aspirations, if any, are in the same boat as H’s and has been sunk. H’s political career is over.
There are sure a lot of sore losers running around the nation like chickens with their heads cut off trying to find their missing heads. This clearly shows the depth of insider brotherhood that exists in DC who have been in control of the govt for decades. Their attitude has been, for quite a spell, ‘the public, voters, be damned’! This attitude goes back to 1913 with the dawn of the fed res. And then the power shifted from the GOP/bankers to FDR and the quazy socialist attitude of the D party who have been using the spoils of elected office to stay in office since WWII. I suspect there are a lot very rich people that inherited their money and keep it stashed away in very safe “investments” so they will not lose it. These super rich “invest” in govt interest bearing paper. And they congregate in DC to make sure their gravy train does not go dry? After all RHIP. In the army, Rank Has it’s privileges, while in politics, Rich has it’s privileges? And influence.
Mitt Romney IS A TRAITER, NOT TO BE TRUSTED AND AMERICANS ARE NOT BEHIND HIM. PLACE SOMEONE THAT IS LOYAL AND HAS BEEN AT YOUR SIDE ALL ALONG. I CAN’t believe Newt, and Juliana, and GOWDY aren’t in a permanent position by now, instead you are looking at TWO FACE ROMNEY.
NO MORE PANCIES IN OUR GOV’T….WE NEED TOUGTH GOV’T. PEOPLE THAT DO NOT BACK DOWN. THOSE THAT DEMAND ALL AMERICANS TO FOLLOW THE LAW OR GET THE HELL OUT OF OUR COUNTRY…NO MORE GIVING IN TO MUSLIM DEMANDS..WE HAVE. A BUNCH OF PUSSIES STARTING WITH THE WHITE HOUSE. TAKE DOWN THAT HOMO LIGTHS FROM OUR WHITE HOUSE..WE WILL NOT LET PRES.TRUMP GIVE IN TO THOSE THAT HAVE PROPEGATED THE END OF OUR CONSTITIUTION BY ADVOCATING RIOTS AND DEFIANCE…NAMELY THE MUSLIM AGITATORS (BROTHERHOOD,CAIR AMD SOROS)).WE SHOULD BANN THEM FROM OUR COUNTRY IF OTHERS WANT TO FOLLOW THEM,GOOD RIDENCE..WE WERE DOING FINE UNTIL THEY CAME TO OUR COUNTRY…WITH GOD’S GUIDENCE TO OUR NEW PRESEDENT AND ALL OF US,WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN…..JOE H.
Mitt could be considered for something else. I would lean toward putting him in a financial or social position.
I read from his body language that John Bolton would be thrilled to have the job of Secretary of State. He is well prepared and groomed for it, is respected by most and would put a great effort into it and do a fine job. John Bolton is my choice, not Mitt
Romney.
Romney will be the 1%ers business negotiator as Sec’y of State – just what they want. Trump was not their first choice as President; however, they will work with him, creating just the tool for their needs. More money up, more struggling down in the middle and lower classes. Focus on the important stuff here people – save social security from Paul Ryan’s crazy agenda, save Medicare and use it for other people as the ACA and its protections are phased out. Allowing 55+ people to buy in would allow them to take early retirement and let younger people move into their positions. Not to mention those who have run into age bigotry and can’t find work, have no insurance. Been there, done that, hooray for a younger husband who put me on his company plan until I was old enough for Medicare. Between Medicare and SS most older folks have independence and do not have to turn to their families for help. Let’s work to leave these programs alone – or make them better.
well, i don’t know,maybe, what i do know,Giuliani deserves something,the guy was there batting and hitting for him through thick and thin in good and bad times.sometimes knowing who your real friends are and who you can count on really really helps.
No Romney, McCain, McConnell, Graham, NO slots for any RINOs, didnt Help in primaries, why give in now.
Yes for Lesser positions otherwise No, IE Romney in US Chamb Commerce or Commerce Dept.
NO slots for RINOs major positions.
No positions for TURNCOATS and previous TRUMP BASHERS, ON THE “NEW” TICKET.
MR. Trump for God’s sake do not take a snake on your chest, PLEASE, PLEASE… .
The battle just begun….. M. “T” can’t spend your time on watching your BACK ALL THE TIME.
M. R’S CAMPAIGN WAS A DISASTER, HOW COULD WE TRUST HIM NOW ??????
No positions for TURNCOATS and previous TRUMP BASHERS, ON THE “NEW” TICKET.
MR. Trump for God’s sake do not take a snake on your chest, PLEASE, PLEASE… .
The battle just begun….. M. “T” can’t spend your time on watching your BACK ALL THE TIME.
M. R’S CAMPAIGN WAS A DISASTER, HOW COULD WE TRUST HIM NOW ??????
No Romney,never ever!
Yes for Rudy Guilliany !!!
I would bring him in just to tell him he is a jerk off and that he won’t get dog catcher in his administration. Then give it to Rudy!
Mr Trump please stick with the people that stuck with you thru this dishonest election…Romney is a quitter.. Newt Gingrich.Rudy G..even Christie was there backing you up..I dont.think you should forget these men..Hannity an Lou Dobbs..all your champions…
Trump do not let us down now. Giving Romney a job is wrong and shows us you are not listening to the people that worked so hard to get you elected.
Why would you even consider that backstabbing rat Romney your own words Donald Trump was drain the swamp,, Mitt Romney is laying right at the top of that swamp all I know is that we voted you in Donald Trump do not let us down don’t be another Obama that lying rat