Donald Trump has said he will not offer jobs to Nikki Haley or Mike Pompeo when his new administration gets underway.
The president-elect tweeted on Saturday that he “very much enjoyed” working with his Republican election rival Ms Haley when she was UN ambassador to the US.
Former secretary of state Mike Pompeo was also thanked for his service as Mr Trump moves forward in establishing his top team as he prepares to rule from January.
"I was proud to work with president Trump defending America at the United Nations," Ms Haley said on social media.
"I wish him, and all who serve, great success in moving us forward to a stronger, safer America over the next four years."
I was proud to work with President Trump defending America at the United Nations. I wish him, and all who serve, great success in moving us forward to a stronger, safer America over the next four years. pic.twitter.com/6PhWN6xn1B
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) November 10, 2024
Mr Trump is now lining up fresh options with prominent investor Scott Bessent considered as a Treasury Secretary nominee, Reuters has reported.
Having won the majority of the seats in Tuesday’s vote, Mr Trump has been adding to his totals with CNN reporting he is set to win Arizona state.
While British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and foreign secretary David Lammy have congratulated Mr Trump - they have been criticised by new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for their previous attacks on the Republican.
According to the Guardian, more liberal Conservatives are worried Ms Badenoch could fall into a “populist trap”.
“I don’t think there’s a lot of love for Trump in Conservative target margins,” said the insider.
“If you’re trying to win seats back in Surrey, Cheltenham, Somerset, I’m not sure Trumpism is the right alternative.”
Meanwhile, energy secretary Ed Miliband has pledged for the UK to take the lead at the environment conference Cop 29 with Mr Trump being a climate change sceptic.
“The only way to keep the British people secure today is by making Britain a clean-energy superpower, and the only way we protect future generations is by working with other countries to deliver climate action,” Mr Miliband told the Observer.
“This government is committed to accelerating climate action precisely because it is by doing this that we protect our country, with energy security, lower bills, and good jobs.”
