Stef Kight

He is expected to give his official support after the election next week.

Despite being a top contender for top positions including CIA director and Secretary of Defense.

Trump told allies it's "not serious," Axios has learned.

Cotton had been serious contender for top positions in a Trump administration.

This is a high-stakes test of MAGA media and its ability to sway the new Republican governing majority.

He's the latest Trump-friendly voice to pledge his vote for the dark horse candidate for leader.

Scott's bid is considered a long-shot. But he has picked up momentum in MAGA-world.

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said that "all options are on the table..."

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) also said she would back the conservative dark horse.

"I hope that's exactly who DeSantis picks," he said.