Trump's top adviser and other aides warned against nominating Romney as secretary of state, who staunchly opposed Trump throughout the presidential campaign. Mitt Romney as secretary of state, a move that would put a once-fierce Trump critic in a powerful Cabinet post. The comments from Kellyanne Conway deepened a highly unusual push by some Trump allies to stop the president-elect from nominating Romney. Conway, who served as Trump’s campaign manager and is part of his transition team, said her opposition to Romney reflected what she’s been hearing from Trump voters. In nominating Romney, Trump would be signalling his willingness to heal campaign wounds and reach out to traditional Republicans who were deeply skeptical of his experience and temperament.

Source: thestar November 28, 2016 15:22 UTC