YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS. United States’ South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is being considered to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state, her lieutenant governor told the Post and Courier Wednesday, reports Politico.

Lt. Gov Henry McMaster said he is also being considered for a position in Trump's cabinet — including possibly attorney general , saying he is in contact with Donald Trump’s transition team.

Governor Haley backed Sen. Marco Rubio in the Republican primary.

The daughter of Indian immigrants, she would bring both racial and gender diversity to Trump's cabinet in case appointed.

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is also a strong contender for the position, according to numerous reports.

Haley was elected governor of South Carolina, USA in 2010 after six years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. McMaster was elected Lt. Gov. in 2014 after serving from 2003-2011 as the state’s attorney general.