Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson told Fox News Tuesday that he had received "offers" to serve in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. Earlier Tuesday, Trump announced on Twitter that Carson is a leading contender to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Minutes after Carson left a meeting with Trump, the billionaire mogul tweeted: “I am seriously considering Dr. Ben Carson as the head of HUD. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2016On Tuesday, Carson told Fox News' "Your World with Neil Cavuto" that the HUD position was "one of the offers that is on the table." On Sunday, Carson told “Fox Report Weekend” he was open to accepting a spot on Trump’s White House team.

Source: Fox News November 22, 2016 18:26 UTC