Donald Trump is scheduled to meet this weekend with former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney — one of his fiercest critics — to discuss the position of secretary of state.

The Saturday-morning meeting was confirmed by Republican National Committee communications director Sean Spicer.

Trump endorsed Romney in his failed presidential bid in 2012, but the former Massachusetts governor wouldn’t return the favor this year, attacking the mogul as a “phony” and a “fraud.”

After Trump won, Romney called to congratulate him and make peace. Saturday’s unexpected powwow will take place at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster Township, NJ.

Romney will join a growing field of possible contenders to become the nation’s top diplomat.

Former CIA Director David Petraeus’ name also is in the mix, according to The Guardian, even though he was convicted in 2015 of sharing classified information with his biographer.

On Thursday, Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) — a Marco Rubio supporter in the primary who expressed deep reservations about Trump — met with the president-elect to discuss the same job.

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who began the week as a top contender for the post, left Trump Tower on Thursday after a little more than an hour. “I’m going to get some rest,” he told reporters in the lobby.

Giuliani’s chances slipped this week as transition aides on Team Trump were “surprised” to learn of his extensive foreign business dealings since leaving City Hall.

“That’s the huge challenge,” a source said of Giuliani’s foreign ties. Trump has made it a priority not to let staffers enrich themselves off of public service in his administration.

In other transition news, Trump strongly hinted that his choice for attorney general is Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), an early backer.

“While nothing has been finalized and he is still talking with others as he forms his Cabinet, the president-elect has been unbelievably impressed with Senator Sessions and his phenomenal record as Alabama’s attorney general and US attorney,” the Trump transition team said in a statement Thursday.

Sessions, who was nominated by Ronald Reagan for a judgeship in 1986, has had difficulty being confirmed in the past amid accusations of racially insensitive statements.

Ted Cruz, whom Trump dubbed Lyin’ Ted throughout a bitter primary season, is also thought to be on the list for AG.

“I’m eager to work with the new president in whatever capacity I can,” Cruz told “Fox & Friends” on Thursday.



Additional reporting by Carl Campanile