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| Trump meets Romney: President-elect and fierce critic in discussions | |
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| Republican President-elect Donald Trump is meeting one of his severest critics, Mitt Romney, as he continues to build his transitional team. | |
| Media have speculated the post of secretary of state could be discussed. | Media have speculated the post of secretary of state could be discussed. |
| During the election campaign, Mr Romney called Mr Trump a "fraud" and "phony", while Mr Trump said Mr Romney's unsuccessful campaign against Barack Obama in 2012 was "the worst ever". | During the election campaign, Mr Romney called Mr Trump a "fraud" and "phony", while Mr Trump said Mr Romney's unsuccessful campaign against Barack Obama in 2012 was "the worst ever". |
| Mr Trump has settled several posts so far, a number of them controversial. | Mr Trump has settled several posts so far, a number of them controversial. |
| The nominee for attorney general, Jeff Sessions, was rejected from becoming a federal judge in 1986 because of alleged racist remarks. | The nominee for attorney general, Jeff Sessions, was rejected from becoming a federal judge in 1986 because of alleged racist remarks. |
| Lt Gen Michael Flynn, the new national security adviser, has drawn concern over his strident views on Islam. | Lt Gen Michael Flynn, the new national security adviser, has drawn concern over his strident views on Islam. |
| Separately on Friday, Mr Trump settled three lawsuits for fraud brought against him over his Trump University. | Separately on Friday, Mr Trump settled three lawsuits for fraud brought against him over his Trump University. |
| He tweeted on Saturday that he had settled "for a small fraction of the potential award because as President I have to focus on our country". | He tweeted on Saturday that he had settled "for a small fraction of the potential award because as President I have to focus on our country". |
| Donald Trump will be at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, all weekend to conduct more meetings with potential appointees. | Donald Trump will be at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, all weekend to conduct more meetings with potential appointees. |
| He tweeted: "Will be working all weekend in choosing the great men and women who will be helping to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" | He tweeted: "Will be working all weekend in choosing the great men and women who will be helping to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" |
| 'Choke artist' | 'Choke artist' |
| Asked about the Romney meeting, Sean Spicer, a spokesman for the presidential transition, told reporters, "The president-elect wants the best and brightest people to put this country forward: people who supported him, people who didn't support him." | Asked about the Romney meeting, Sean Spicer, a spokesman for the presidential transition, told reporters, "The president-elect wants the best and brightest people to put this country forward: people who supported him, people who didn't support him." |
| He said Mr Trump usually started conversations by soliciting opinions and thoughts, and then deciding if a candidate warranted appointment. | He said Mr Trump usually started conversations by soliciting opinions and thoughts, and then deciding if a candidate warranted appointment. |
| "The conversation with Mitt Romney is just that: an opportunity to hear his ideas and his thoughts," Mr Spicer said. | "The conversation with Mitt Romney is just that: an opportunity to hear his ideas and his thoughts," Mr Spicer said. |
| Mr Romney's thoughts back in March were decidedly hostile. | Mr Romney's thoughts back in March were decidedly hostile. |
| He said Mr Trump had neither "the temperament nor the judgement to be president", accusing him of bullying, misogyny and dishonesty. | He said Mr Trump had neither "the temperament nor the judgement to be president", accusing him of bullying, misogyny and dishonesty. |
| "Prospects for a safe and prosperous future are greatly diminished" if Mr Trump became the nominee, he said. | "Prospects for a safe and prosperous future are greatly diminished" if Mr Trump became the nominee, he said. |
| "His promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University." | "His promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University." |
| Mr Trump responded by mocking Mr Romney, calling him a "failed candidate" and a "choke artist". | Mr Trump responded by mocking Mr Romney, calling him a "failed candidate" and a "choke artist". |
| However, US media suggest the role of secretary of state could be up for grabs, despite former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani being the early frontrunner. | However, US media suggest the role of secretary of state could be up for grabs, despite former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani being the early frontrunner. |
| Mr Romney would certainly be another link to the Republican establishment, following the appointment of party insider Reince Priebus as chief of staff. | Mr Romney would certainly be another link to the Republican establishment, following the appointment of party insider Reince Priebus as chief of staff. |
| Mr Romney in the past has taken a far more critical line on Russia than that suggested by Mr Trump. | Mr Romney in the past has taken a far more critical line on Russia than that suggested by Mr Trump. |
| Ex-ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton, Tennessee Senator Bob Corker and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are also in the running. | Ex-ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton, Tennessee Senator Bob Corker and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are also in the running. |
| Another of those meeting Mr Trump on Saturday will be James Mattis, a retired Marine Corps general being considered for defence secretary. | Another of those meeting Mr Trump on Saturday will be James Mattis, a retired Marine Corps general being considered for defence secretary. |
| Gen Mattis oversaw military operations in the Middle East from 2010 to 2013 but disagreed with President Barack Obama's desire for a greater presence in the Gulf. | Gen Mattis oversaw military operations in the Middle East from 2010 to 2013 but disagreed with President Barack Obama's desire for a greater presence in the Gulf. |
| He is not the only candidate though - Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas met Mr Trump on Friday, the New York Times reported. | He is not the only candidate though - Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas met Mr Trump on Friday, the New York Times reported. |
| The other key appointments so far are Mike Pompeo as CIA director and Stephen Bannon as chief strategist. | The other key appointments so far are Mike Pompeo as CIA director and Stephen Bannon as chief strategist. |
| 'Stunning reversal' | 'Stunning reversal' |
| In settling the Trump University class-action lawsuits, Mr Trump "was willing to sacrifice his personal interests, put this behind him, and move forward", his lawyer said. | In settling the Trump University class-action lawsuits, Mr Trump "was willing to sacrifice his personal interests, put this behind him, and move forward", his lawyer said. |
| Mr Trump had been sued by former students who paid $35,000 (£28,000) for real estate "secrets" from his "hand-picked" instructors. | Mr Trump had been sued by former students who paid $35,000 (£28,000) for real estate "secrets" from his "hand-picked" instructors. |
| The lawsuits alleged the school had misled students and failed to deliver on its promises | The lawsuits alleged the school had misled students and failed to deliver on its promises |
| In his tweets on Saturday, Mr Trump said the only thing bad about his election victory was that he would not be able to win the Trump University case in court. | In his tweets on Saturday, Mr Trump said the only thing bad about his election victory was that he would not be able to win the Trump University case in court. |
| New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said the settlement was a "stunning reversal" by Mr Trump and a "major victory" for victims. | New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said the settlement was a "stunning reversal" by Mr Trump and a "major victory" for victims. |
| Donald Trump's ongoing lawsuits | Donald Trump's ongoing lawsuits |