Former Utah governor and 2012 GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman is in discussions to be US ambassador to Russia, a senior administration official told CNN.
The source said Huntsman spoke with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson about it last week and discussions are progressing.
Another source close to Huntsman said he had been in touch with President Donald Trump’s top advisers and possibly Trump himself.
Originally published by CNN.
I like John Huntsman but I am not certain he has the intestinal fortitude for a tough job like Ambassador to Russia. I would like to see someone with a stronger presence and outward commitment to Liberty.