Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway’s extended public criticism of Mitt Romney in the secretary of state sweepstakes spilled over Monday with reports that the president-elect is “furious” with Conway. Conway, in turn, then reportedly called the anonymous allegations “sexist” and boasted about her irreproachable status. Trump -- who since his Nov. 8 win has been huddled with his transition team trying to fill Cabinet posts and other key administration positions -- is “furious” with Conway, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” reported Monday, reportedly based on information from two transition team sources. Former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich is another member of Trump’s inner circle who has voiced his opposition to Romney. Some strategists suggested Monday that Conway’s weekend comments were carefully coordinated so Trump could say he tried to reach out to the party’s establishment wing.

Source: Fox News November 28, 2016 22:07 UTC