Romney considered for Secretary of State

The Trump administration is still taking shape in the US, with Mitt Romney being considered for Secretary of State.

Mitt Romney is being considered for Secretary of State in the Trump administration. (AAP)

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is under "active consideration" to serve as US Secretary of State along with other candidates, Vice President-elect Mike Pence has told Fox News.

Romney, who met with President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday, was a critic of Trump during the campaign.

Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday he is considering retired General James Mattis for US defense secretary, a day after meeting with him in New Jersey.

Trump said in Twitter that Mattis, a retired US Marine Corps general who previously headed US Central Command, "was very impressive yesterday. A true General's General!"

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Published 21 November 2016 9:12am

Source: AAP

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