Ben Carson Clears the Air on Potential Cabinet Appointment: ‘The Offer Is On the Table’

Ben Carson spoke out on Fox News tonight about all the speculation surrounding whether he’ll take a Cabinet position in Donald Trump‘s administration.

There have been reports Carson has been offered the position of HUD Secretary, but there was some confusion earlier today over whether he’d accepted it.

Carson told Kelly File guest host Sandra Smith that it’s been “amusing” to see what’s being said in the press about him, explaining, “Every job is very important, but in terms of complexity, I can guarantee you that very little comes close to neurosurgery.”

He affirmed that yes, “the offer is on the table.”

Smith also asked him about the criticism that he lacks proper experience to run a federal agency.

Carson responded, “Look at all the people in Washington who’ve had the experience. What a fine job they’ve done. I guess that’s why Donald Trump got elected.”

Watch above, via Fox News.

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