Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will not be Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE's secretary of State.

The 2012 GOP presidential nominee posted about the position Monday night on Facebook, saying, "It was an honor to have been considered for Secretary of State of our great country."

The president-elect called Romney on Monday to tell him he won't get the job, as first reported by Bloomberg.

Scoop: Trump called Romney to tell him he's not getting post, I'm told.

Pres-elect expressed nothing but respect for him in recent days. — Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) December 13, 2016

Trump tweeted on Monday night that he’ll announce his pick to helm the State Department on Tuesday morning.

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Romney was on the shortlist for the Cabinet post until the end, Bloomberg reported.

ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, who met with Trump Saturday at Trump Tower, is widely expected to be tapped for the administration role.