8 Things to Know About Trump's Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter

8. He was a rumored secretary of state pick for Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump. | (Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts)

Before ultimately choosing Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state, it was reported that Trump was considering Huntsman for the job.

In a story published last December, The Associated Press noted Huntsman was on the list of those being considered for the federal government position.

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"One of the sources said Trump was open to expanding his short list of secretary of state prospects. Among the possibilities: Jon Huntsman, a former Republican Utah governor who also served as the ambassador to China and speaks Mandarin," reported the AP.

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