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Priebus: Trump supporters should be ‘encouraged’ by Romney talks

By Robert King

Published December 4, 2016 3:54pm ET

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Priebus: Trump supporters should be ‘encouraged’ by Romney talks — "I think the folks out there across the country should be encouraged by a president who wants to build trust and the team of rivals concept is a good thing for America," Priebus said. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) | Carolyn Kaster

Incoming White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus sent a message to Trump supporters that they should be “encouraged” by Donald Trump’s flirtation with former critic Mitt Romney to be secretary of state.

“I think the folks out there across the country should be encouraged by a president who wants to build trust and the team of rivals concept is a good thing for America,” he said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday.

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