President-elect Donald Trump continues to explore options for his Cabinet, with plans to meet South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Thursday amid rumors that she is being considered as a candidate for secretary of state. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has also been considered a top candidate for the job, multiple sources report, along with former ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton.
Also reportedly under consideration for top spots in the Trump administration are former Texas Gov. Rick Perry for secretary of energy, and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who advised Trump during his campaign, possibly for Trump's national security adviser.
"My transition team, which is working long hours and doing a fantastic job, will see a great many candidates today," Trump tweeted early Thursday morning. While there have been various reports of disarray and in-fighting during Trump's White House transition, the president-elect has assured "[a] very organized process [is] taking place as I decide on Cabinet and many other positions."
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