Donald Trump will meet Mitt Romney over the weekend, with reports that the 2012 Republican nominee is being considered for secretary of state.

Mr Romney repudiated Mr Trump during the Republican primaries, saying in March that he was a "con man" and a "fraud" who would lead the US into a recession and make the world less safe.

Mr Trump returned fire, saying Mr Romney had "choked like a dog" against Barack Obama.

The former Massachusetts governor is now being floated as a cabinet secretary in the Trump administration. Appointing Mr Romney would be seen as an olive branch to the Republican establishment, and perhaps calm nerves abroad about the incoming administration.