Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has formally endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 race, adding that he is open to serving in his White House cabinet.

During a preview of an interview for CBS Sunday Morning, McCarthy told CBS anchor Robert Costa that Trump could ‘count on his support.’

The California Rep. did not endorse Trump while serving as speaker.

He was ousted after 216 of his former colleagues – including eight Republicans – voted in favor of a motion to vacate, making him the first speaker ever removed from the role.

Just last week, he announced his plans to leave Congress at the end of the month.

When asked if Trump would be the Republican nominee in the upcoming presidential election, McCarthy responded: ‘Yes. And if Biden stays as the nominee for the Democrats, I believe Donald Trump will win.

‘I believe the Republicans will gain more seats in the House and the Republicans will win the Senate.’

McCarthy said the former President could count on his support. 

‘That’s an endorsement?’ Costa asked.

‘I will support the president. I will support President Trump,’ McCarthy responded.

On the possibility of serving in a Trump cabinet, the former speaker said he would do so ‘in the right position’ and if he was ‘the best person for the job.’

‘Look, I worked with President Trump on a lot of policies. We worked together to win the majority,’ he said, characterizing their relationship as one ‘where we’re very honest with one another.’

McCarthy first took office in the House in 2007 and quickly climbed through the ranks.  He won speakership during the 15th round of votes in January after facing continuous opposition from some hardline Republicans.

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