I think Trump purposely floated Romney’s name knowing there would be a conservative backlash.
This allows Trump to consider him for a very high post, but also gives him the legroom to appoint him to something meaningful and still nod to Romney’s power in the GOPe universe which still makes up quite a bit of Congress.
One way or another, there’s needs to be some negotiation to get Trump’s larger jobs, immigration, and trade legislation passed.
With Trump, you can be certain there’s a bigger strategy, probably 10 steps ahead of what most of us are thinking.
Trump Tweeted praising Chuck Schumer last week. It’s no stretch to believe he might like Romney.
After all, Trump endorsed Romney in 2012 on February 2nd, after only 4 states had voted.
Watch Donald Trump Endorse Mitt Romney for GOP Presidential
6:02
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmwzGMmGcJw
Feb 2, 2012 - Uploaded by PBS NewsHour