Wilbur Ross, the billionaire investor considered the "king of bankruptcy" for buying beaten-down companies with the potential to deliver profits, is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for commerce secretary, a senior transition official said.

The official isn't authorised to publicly discuss the matter and requested anonymity.

Trump met with Ross on Sunday at his New Jersey golf club.

Reputed by Forbes to be worth nearly 3 billion US dollars, Ross would represent the interests of US businesses domestically and abroad as the head at Commerce.

His department would be among those tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's stated goal of protecting US workers and challenging decades of globalisation that largely benefited multinational corporations.

With a Florida home down the road from Trump's Mar-a-Lago retreat, the 78-year-old Ross played a role in crafting and selling the president-elect's tax-cut and infrastructure plans.

Ross has suggested that much of America is disgruntled because the economy has left middle-class workers behind and says Trump represents a shift to a "less politically correct direction".

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Bedminster, New Jersey - 20 November 2016

1. Wilbur Ross arrives at clubhouse; UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Are you interested in being Commerce Secretary?"; UPSOUND (English) Wilbur Ross: "Time will tell."

2. Trump and Pence meet Ross; UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Is Mr. Ross a candidate for commerce secretary, sir?"; UPSOUND (English) Donald Trump, President-elect: "Commerce Secretary. That's what we're looking for." ++ BEGINS ON PREVIOUS SHOT++

Wilbur Ross, the billionaire investor considered the "king of bankruptcy" for buying beaten-down companies with the potential to deliver profits, is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for commerce secretary, a senior transition official said.

The official isn't authorized to publicly discuss the matter and requested anonymity.

Trump met with Ross on Sunday at his New Jersey golf club.

Reputed by Forbes to be worth nearly $3 billion, Ross would represent the interests of U.S. businesses domestically and abroad as the head at Commerce. His department would be among those tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's stated goal of protecting U.S. workers and challenging decades of globalization that largely benefited multinational corporations.

With a Florida home down the road from Trump's Mar-a-Lago retreat, the 78-year-old Ross played a role in crafting and selling the president-elect's tax-cut and infrastructure plans. Ross has suggested that much of America is disgruntled because the economy has left middle-class workers behind and says Trump represents a shift to a "less politically correct direction."

POOL

Bedminster, New Jersey - 20 November 2016

1. Wilbur Ross arrives at clubhouse UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Are you interested in being Commerce Secretary?" UPSOUND (English) Wilbur Ross: "Time will tell."

2 . Trump and Pence meet Ross UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Is Mr. Ross a candidate for commerce secretary, sir?" UPSOUND (English) Donald Trump, President-elect: "Commerce Secretary. That's what we're looking for."

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Wilbur Ross, the billionaire investor considered the "king of bankruptcy" for buying beaten-down companies with the potential to deliver profits, is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for commerce secretary, a senior transition official said.

The official isn't authorized to publicly discuss the matter and requested anonymity.

Trump met with Ross on Sunday at his New Jersey golf club.

Reputed by Forbes to be worth nearly $3 billion, Ross would represent the interests of U.S. businesses domestically and abroad as the head at Commerce. His department would be among those tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's stated goal of protecting U.S. workers and challenging decades of globalization that largely benefited multinational corporations.

With a Florida home down the road from Trump's Mar-a-Lago retreat, the 78-year-old Ross played a role in crafting and selling the president-elect's tax-cut and infrastructure plans. Ross has suggested that much of America is disgruntled because the economy has left middle-class workers behind and says Trump represents a shift to a "less politically correct direction."

POOL

Bedminster, New Jersey - 20 November 2016

1. Wilbur Ross arrives at clubhouse UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Are you interested in being commerce secretary?" UPSOUND (English) Wilbur Ross: "Time will tell."

2 . Trump and Pence meet Ross UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Is Mr. Ross a candidate for commerce secretary, sir?" UPSOUND (English) Donald Trump, President-elect: "Commerce Secretary. That's what we're looking for."

President-elect Donald Trump is holding another round of meetings at his New Jersey golf club with people who could fill out his cabinet.

The meetings come as Trump told reporters outside the clubhouse on Sunday that he was getting very close on new appointments.

Among those who met with Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Sunday were Hollywood talent agent Ari Emmanuel. His brother, Rahm Emanuel, was President Barack Obama's chief of staff and now the mayor of Chicago. No details were given on what their meeting was about.

Peter Kirsanow, who is an attorney and member of the U.S. US Civil Rights Commission, also met with Trump and Pence. Kirsanow also served on the National Labor Relations Board during the George W. Bush administration.

Also on Sunday former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrived through a side door at the clubhouse. When reporters asked Trump what he planned on discussing with Giuliani, Trump smiled and replied, "Wouldn't you like to know."

Trump also met with billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as the president-elect searches for a secretary of commerce.

Asked Sunday if he's considering Ross for the post, the president-elect replied: "That's what we're looking for."

When asked by reporters what he thought comments made by the cast of "Hamilton," Trump said they were "very inappropriate."

He's demanded an apology for a message an actor delivered from the stage to Trump's running mate about the need for diversity in America. Pence who attended the Broadway play said he was not offended by the message.

US POOL

Bedminster, New Jersey - 20 November 2016

1. Donald Trump escorts Hollywood talent agent, Ari Emanuel to car UPSOUND: Reporter: "Mr. Trump, how did the meeting go with Mr. Emanuel?" Donald Trump, President-elect: "Very good. Great guy, great friend of mine."

2. Trump walks back in to clubhouse

2. Peter Kirsanow departs UPSOUND: Reporter: Mr. Trump, how close are you to making a decision? Donald Trump, President-elect: "Getting very close on a lot. Everything OK? Need some hot chocolate? You have enough?"

3. Rudy Giuliani walks in to meeting through side door entrance

4. Trump escorts John Gray out of clubhouse UPSOUND: Reporter: "What are you looking forward to discussing with Rudy Giuliani later?" Donald Trump, President-elect: "Wouldn't you like to know."

5. Wilbur Ross arrives at clubhouse UPSOUND: Reporter: Are you interested in being Commerce Secretary? Wilbur Ross: "Time will tell."

6. Trump and Pence meet Ross UPSOUND: Reporter: Is Mr. Ross a candidate for commerce secretary, sir? Donald Trump, President-elect: Commerce Secretary. That's what we're looking for." Reporter: Mr. Trump are you still upset about Hamilton? Trump: "They were very inappropriate."

7. Trump, Pence and Ross walk back into clubhouse

President-elect Donald Trump is holding another round of meetings at his New Jersey golf club with people who could fill out his cabinet.

The meetings come as Trump told reporters outside the clubhouse on Sunday that he was getting very close on new appointments.

Among those who met with Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Sunday were Hollywood talent agent Ari Emmanuel.

His brother, Rahm Emanuel, was President Barack Obama's chief of staff and now the mayor of Chicago.

No details were given on what their meeting was about.

Peter Kirsanow, who is an attorney and member of the US Civil Rights Commission, also met with Trump and Pence.

Kirsanow also served on the National Labor Relations Board during the George W. Bush administration.

Also on Sunday former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrived through a side door at the clubhouse.

When reporters asked Trump what he planned on discussing with Giuliani, Trump smiled and replied, "Wouldn't you like to know."

Trump also met with billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as the president-elect searches for a secretary of commerce.

Asked Sunday if he's considering Ross for the post, the president-elect replied: "That's what we're looking for."

When asked by reporters what he thought comments made by the cast of "Hamilton," Trump said they were "very inappropriate."

He's demanded an apology for a message an actor delivered from the stage to Trump's running mate about the need for diversity in America.

Pence who attended the Broadway play said he was not offended by the message.

US POOL

Bedminster, New Jersey - 20 November 2016

1. Donald Trump escorts Hollywood talent agent, Ari Emanuel to car UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Mr. Trump, how did the meeting go with Mr. Emanuel?" Donald Trump, President-elect: "Very good. Great guy, great friend of mine."

2. Trump walks back in to clubhouse

3. Peter Kirsanow, attorney and member of the US Civil Rights Commission, shakes hands with Trump, departs, UPSOUND (English) Reporter: Mr. Trump, how close are you to making a decision? Donald Trump, President-elect: "Getting very close on a lot. Everything OK? Need some hot chocolate? You have enough?"

4. Rudy Giuliani walks in to meeting through side door entrance

5. Trump escorts John Gray, writer, out of clubhouse UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "What are you looking forward to discussing with Rudy Giuliani later?" Donald Trump, President-elect: "Wouldn't you like to know."

6. Wilbur Ross, investor, arrives at clubhouse UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Are you interested in being Commerce Secretary? Wilbur Ross: "Time will tell."

7. Trump and Pence greet Ross on doorstep UPSOUND (English) Reporter: "Is Mr. Ross a candidate for Commerce Secretary, sir?" Donald Trump, President-elect: "Commerce Secretary. That's what we're looking for." Reporter: "Mr. Trump are you still upset about Hamilton?" Trump: "They were very inappropriate."