er New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani formally withdrew from consideration for a post in President-elect Donald Trump's administration Friday Cheap Kevin Wimmer Jersey , putting an end to his ill-fated bid to lead the State Department. Trump is now seriously considering Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for the post.
Giuliani's prospects to serve as secretary of state had already dimmed, in part because of questions about his overseas business ties.
Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential candidate, is still in the mix.
FILE- In this Nov. 16, 2016 file photo Cheap Juan Foyth Jersey , former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrives at Trump Tower in New York. On Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Giuliani has removed his name from consideration for a cabinet position in the Trump administration. (AP PhotoCarolyn Kaster, File)
The deliberations have divided Trump's senior advisers Cheap Josh Onomah Jersey , with some bluntly warning in public that tapping Romney would anger the president-elect's loyal supporters. Trump himself has sent mixed messages about Romney in recent days, according to people who have spoken with him, suggesting in some conversations that Romney isn't getting the job and saying in others that he is still in contention.
The president-elect is said to be intrigued by the prospect of filling the diplomatic post with an international businessman. Tillerson has led Exxon since 2006, a period when record high oil prices and record corporate profits helped make it the most valuable public company in the world. He rose to prominence through the company's Russian energy business and was awarded Russia's Order of Friendship last year.
Giuliani, a loyal Trump supporter throughout the presidential race Cheap Jan Vertonghen Jersey , quickly emerged as a top contender for secretary of state. But his financial ties, as well as his public campaigning for the job, are said to have given Trump pause.
The former mayor said he removed himself from consideration on Nov. 29.