Trump meets with old foe Mitt Romney at his New Jersey golf club

It seems the long-running confrontation between Donald Trump and Mitt Romney has come to an finish after the 2 met at his New Jersey golf membership on Saturday.

The US president-elect was joined by Mike Pence for a gathering with considered one of his most outspoken critics on the clubhouse of Trump Nationwide Golf Membership in Bedminister.

Trump and Vice President-elect Pence posed for footage collectively earlier than greeting Romney on the clubhouse's entrance.

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Donald Trump and Mitt Romney appeared to bury the hatchet on Saturday afternoon as they shook palms earlier than a gathering at Trump Nationwide Golf Membership in Bedminister, New Jersey

It's believed Romney is a potential contender for Secretary of State, even though he led the Republican opposition towards Trump's marketing campaign for the presidency

The assembly with Romney seems to be the tip of a long-standing feud between the 2 males 

Trump clapped his palms a number of instances as Romney walked up the steps to the clubhouse simply earlier than 1pm. 

Romney shook palms with the president-elect and mentioned 'good to see you, sir', as they gripped one another's arms. 

He then shook palms with Pence and patted him on the again because the three males walked into the clubhouse collectively.  

It's believed Romney is a potential contender for secretary of state, even though he led the Republican opposition towards Trump's marketing campaign for the presidency.

The previous Governor of Massachusetts additionally beforehand referred to as Trump a 'phony', 'fraud' and 'con man', criticizing each his health to be president and his insurance policies.

In Might, Romney wrote a prolonged Fb submit through which he mentioned Trump needs to be disqualified from receiving the nomination after refusing to launch his tax returns. 

'There is just one logical clarification for Mr Trump's refusal to launch his returns: there's a bombshell in them,' Romney wrote. 

The 2 males gamely prolonged their palms out for a well mannered shake as Pence smiled on the steps of the clubhouse 

The previous Governor of Massachusetts has referred to as Trump a 'phony' and a 'fraud' previously and criticized each his health to be president and his insurance policies

In the meantime, Trump has referred to as Romney one of many 'dumbest and worst candidates within the historical past of Republican politics'

Romney has since appeared to try to bury the hatchet with Trump, congratulating him after he was elected president earlier this month

'Given Mr. Trump's equanimity with different flaws in his historical past, we will solely assume it is a bombshell of surprising dimension.'  

In the meantime, Trump has referred to as Romney one of many 'dumbest and worst candidates within the historical past of Republican politics'. 

He additionally mentioned Romney 'choked like a canine' in his failed 2012 presidential bid towards Obama after the previous governor mentioned a Trump presidency would result in 'trickle-down racism'. 

'Presidents have an effect on the character of our nation, and trickle-down racism, trickle-down bigotry, trickle-down misogyny, all these items are terribly harmful to the center and character of America,' Romney advised CNN in June. 

Romney has since appeared to try to bury the hatchet with Trump, congratulating him after the Donald was elected president earlier this month.

'Finest needs for our duly elected president,' he tweeted. 'Might his victory speech be his information and preserving the Republic his intention.' 

And Trump's assembly with Romney may be seen as an olive department to a determine firmly planted within the Republican institution.

The 2 talked for greater than an hour on Saturday earlier than Trump walked Romney out, telling reporters the assembly 'went nice'. 

Romney advised the press that he and the president-elect had a 'far reaching dialog' about 'varied theaters on this planet' the place america has vested pursuits. 

'We mentioned these areas, and exchanged our views on these matters - a really thorough and in-depth dialogue within the time we had,' Romney mentioned in a press release. 

'And I respect the possibility to talk with the president-elect and I stay up for the approaching administration and the issues that it'll be doing.'   

And Trump's assembly with Romney may be seen as an olive department to a determine firmly planted within the Republican institution

Trump gave reporters a thumbs up as Romney left the clubhouse after their assembly 

The lads politely shook one another's palms earlier than Romney left the president-elect to proceed his conferences for the day

Trump advised reporters the assembly 'went nice' as Romney walked away from the clubhouse

The assembly lasted for greater than an hour and Romney advised reporters it was an 'in-depth' and 'far reaching dialog'

Romney seemed to be in good spirits after the assembly as he slipped off his go well with jacket and entered a automobile to depart

PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP'S CABINET PICKS 

 White Home chief of workers: Reince Priebus

Reince Priebus

The chairman of the Republican Nationwide Committee, Priebus earned Trump's belief and confidence over the marketing campaign. The 44-year-old Wisconsin political operative, who has spent his profession as a Republican social gathering official, is poised to be considered one of Trump's most necessary gatekeepers, controlling entry to the president and offering counsel.

Chief strategist and senior counselor to the president: Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon

One among Trump's most controversial hires thus far, Bannon joined Trump's marketing campaign as CEO in August after serving as the top of Breitbart Information — a far-right outlet that's considered one of Trump's largest backers. Bannon, 62, labored for Goldman Sachs, then began his personal media-focused boutique funding banking agency. After promoting the enterprise, he turned a movie producer, which launched him to conservative writer Andrew Breitbart and writer Peter Schweizer. Jewish teams and a protracted record of Democratic leaders have denounced Bannon's hiring and referred to as on Trump to rethink. 

Legal professional common: Sen. Jeff Classes

Sen. Jeff Classes

The primary senator to endorse the president elect, Alabama's Classes is thought for his robust stance on immigration enforcement insurance policies.

Classes, who served as U.S. lawyer for the Southern District of Alabama and Alabama lawyer common earlier than his election to the U.S. Senate, is anticipated to push the Justice Division to the fitting.

Classes, 69, may, nevertheless, face affirmation hiccups: His final affirmation listening to, in 1986 for a federal judgeship, was derailed over allegations that he'd made racially charged remarks whereas U.S. lawyer in Alabama. 

Assistant to the president for nationwide safety: Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn

A retired Military lieutenant common and former director of the Protection Intelligence Company, Flynn was one other early Trump backer and served because the president-elect's high army adviser in the course of the marketing campaign. After retiring in 2014, Flynn rapidly turned on the Obama administration and accused it of being smooth on terrorism. In current public feedback, Flynn has emphasised his view that Islamic State extremists pose an existential menace on a worldwide scale and demanded a much more aggressive U.S. army marketing campaign towards the group. In August, he declared that Islam 'is a political ideology' and that it 'undoubtedly hides behind being a faith'.

Director of the Central Intelligence Company: Rep. Mike Pompeo

Rep. Mike Pompeo

The Kansas congressman is a comparatively new face in Trump's circle. The hard-line Republican shares a lot of Trump's worldview. He has closely criticized the landmark Iran nuclear deal, blasted Hillary Clinton over the assault on a U.S. diplomatic outpost in Libya and her use of a personal e mail server, and believes Edward Snowden is a traitor who deserves a loss of life sentence. 

 

 

It stays unclear how severe Romney is being thought-about for the job. 

However former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee mentioned that if Trump takes on Romney and appoints him to a cupboard place it could be an 'insult to the voters'.

'I do not see any method on this planet that Mitt Romney would have a cupboard place within the Donald Trump administration,' Huckabee advised Fox Information. 

"It might actually not a lot be an insult to Donald Trump. It might be an insult to the supporters of Donald Trump, who went on the market and faithfully stood behind Donald Trump, to offer a man a job who principally mentioned all these supporters have been following a con man. That may be an insult to the voters,' Huckabee mentioned. 

The record of potential candidates consists of former New York Metropolis Mayor Rudy Giuliani, believed to be the front-runner, together with former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton, Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.

Trump drove as much as the clubhouse from his private cottage, which can be on the grounds, simply earlier than midday on Saturday. 

When requested by reporters what his schedule for the day was, Trump merely mentioned: 'A whole lot of conferences, thanks.'

'Certainly,' Pence replied. 

Trump's son Eric was noticed getting into the clubhouse round 12.20pm, shortly adopted by the president-elect's newly-selected Chief of Workers Reince Priebus. 

Jason Miller, Trump's communications director, and Republican Nationwide Committee spokesman Sean Spicer have been additionally in attendance.

Trump greeted Michelle Rhee, the controversial former DC faculties chancellor who's being thought-about for the secretary of training place, and her husband Kevin Johnson after Romney left.

Steve Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs government and Trump's marketing campaign finance chairman, was additionally noticed getting into the clubhouse, as was billionaire Patrick Quickly Shiong.

Mnuchin is reportedly being thought-about for the treasury secretary place. Shiong, a health care provider and biotechnology mogul, is value $9billion.

Trump additionally had a gathering with Betsy DeVos, a serious Republican donor and faculty advocate who can be within the operating for the secretary of training place. 

He then greeted retired Gen. James Mattis at three.30pm, exchanging a couple of phrases earlier than they posed for footage. On the cameras clickedTrump pointed to Mattis with one finger and mentioned 'nice man'.

Mattis, a retired Marine Corps common and former commander of United States Central Command, is being thought-about for the secretary of protection place.

The protection secretary is required by regulation to be out of the army for no less than seven years. Since Mattis has solely been retired for 4 years, he would require a congressional waiver if chosen for the place.

As Mattis left he and Trump shook palms and when requested about how the assembly went, Trump mentioned: 'All I can say is he's the true deal. The true deal.'

In a comply with query about whether or not Trump would select Mattis for Secretary of Protection, he mentioned: 'We'll see, we'll see.' 

Trump added of Mattis that 'he is only a good, fantastic man. What a profession. We're going to see what occurs however he's the true deal.'

Bob Woodson (heart), a civil rights activist and founder and president of the Middle for Neighborhood Enterprise, additionally met with Trump and Pence

When ask what function Woodson may need in Trump's administration, he mentioned 'we'll see. We'll see'. Woodson, who wore a brown jacket and khakis with a crimson tie, talked briefly with Trump on the entrance step earlier than departing

Trump and Pence arrived for the day of conferences on the clubhouse earlier on Saturday

They posed for footage collectively earlier than greeting Mitt Romney on the clubhouse's entrance

 Trump can be anticipated to fulfill with retired Gen. James Mattis this weekend earlier than asserting plenty of cupboard positions on Monday and Tuesday

Bob Woodson, a civil rights activist and founder and president of the Middle for Neighborhood Enterprise, additionally met with Trump and Pence. 

When ask what function Woodson may need in Trump's administration, he mentioned 'we'll see. We'll see'.

Woodson, who wore a brown jacket and khakis with a crimson tie, talked briefly with Trump on the entrance step earlier than departing.

Woodson didn't take any questions however Trump mentioned of the assembly "it went very nicely, very nicely", from the doorstep of the clubhouse earlier than returning inside.

After Woodson left, Trump then requested the press pool: 'The whole lot OK on the market? The whole lot good?' 

A number of unknown folks within the press enclosure shouted about espresso or scorching chocolate because the temperature has dipped down into low 50s within the New Jersey twilight. Trump responded: 'Want some chocolate, want one thing? I will ship some stuff. I am not allowed to try this however I'll.'

It was unclear if Trump really offered reporters with espresso. 

Trump is anticipated to have conferences with Giuliani and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, amongst others, on Sunday.

Donald's determination to take the transition talks to Bedminster this week left authorities scrambling to instill the suitable safety measures

The president-elect's newly-selected Chief of Workers Reince Priebus was seen strolling into the clubhouse on Saturday

Trump greeted Michelle Rhee, the controversial former DC faculties chancellor who's being thought-about for the secretary of training place, and her husband Kevin Johnson after Romney left

Trump additionally posed for images earlier than a gathering Betsy DeVos, a serious Republican donor and faculty advocate who can be within the operating for the secretary of training place

President-elect Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos shake palms at Trump Nationwide Golf Membership Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster, New Jersey 

President-elect Trump throws up a peace signal and appears again as Betsy DeVos boards a automobile to depart Trump Nationwide Golf Membership Bedminster

Along with Romney, Trump met with retired Gen. James Mattis (pictured) on Saturday

Mattis, a retired Marine Corps common and former commander of United States Central Command, is being thought-about for the Secretary of Protection place

Billionaire and biotechnology mogul Patrick Quickly Shiong was additionally noticed getting into the clubhouse

Trump's son Eric (left at Trump Tower on Friday) was noticed getting into the clubhouse round 12.20pm, as was the president-elect's communications director Jason Miller (proper at Trump Tower on Thursday)

Republican Nationwide Committee spokesman Sean Spicer (left at Trump Tower on Wednesday) and Steve Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs government and Trump's marketing campaign finance chairman (proper on Monday), have been additionally on the clubhouse 

Nominations for secretary of state, treasury secretary and commerce secretary are anticipated to be introduced on Monday or Tuesday. 

Trump Tower in Manhattan has seen a revolving solid of excessive profile characters since election day, and the Donald's determination to take the transition talks to Bedminster this week left authorities scrambling to instill the suitable safety measures.

Drivers have been caught in gridlock for greater than an hour throughout rush hour on Friday as his transition staff headed to New Jersey. 

The Lincoln Tunnel connecting Midtown Manhattan to Weehawken, New Jersey was shut in each instructions whereas Trump's motorcade cruised previous.

Commuters have been left bumper-to-bumper on the roads resulting in the tunnel, which sees a median of greater than 100,000 autos passing via it every single day. 

Mayor Steven Parker mentioned the operation got here collectively rapidly with regulation enforcement in any respect ranges descending on the quiet central Jersey city.

Parker mentioned the city needs to be 'flattered' that Trump selected it to carry his conferences over the 16 different nation golf equipment he has sprinkled internationally.  

The Trump Nationwide Golf Membership, the place a membership reportedly prices $300,000, has all the time been one of many president-elect's favourite properties.

It's the place his daughter Ivanka wed her husband Jared Kushner in October 2009, and Trump had beforehand acknowledged he needed to be buried on the membership's grounds.  

Trump introduced earlier this week that he deliberate to carry weekend transition conferences on the upscale membership, relatively than Trump Tower 

Trump seemed to be in good spirits as he gave the cameras a thumbs up on his option to the clubhouse

Trump surfaced in New Jersey after per week of being cooped up at Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan for transition staff talks 

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