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On Wednesday night, Donald Trump told Fox News he’d “certainly think about” finding a place in his administration for cherished pal and colleague Ted Cruz, telling the network, “He was a very strong competitor.”

“I respect Ted,” Trump said of the man he characterized as “Lyin’ Ted” for months. “He’s certainly a capable guy, so it’s something we can think about.”

During the same interview, Trump told the network he’d also consider offering the role of vice president to old chums “Little” Marco Rubio and “Disgusting” John Kasich. From Fox News:

Trump told Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly on “The O’Reilly Factor” he would consider John Kasich, who suspended his campaign Wednesday afternoon, citing his “good relationship” with the Ohio governor.

“I would consider him. He’s certainly someone I would get along with during the (Republican) debates,” he said.

When asked if he would consider former rival Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, whom Trump targeted with personal attacks before the Florida primary, the real estate mogul said he has gotten along “very well” with the senator since he got out of the presidential race.

“I would certainly consider him,” said Trump of the man he once called a desperate, talentless, lightweight who could “never be president.” “But we do have a lot of candidates I think would be very good.”