I doubt if a former Speaker of the House (the 2nd or 3rd most powerful position in our government) would accept a job normally given to a reporter.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. I was going to add another question “would he feel insulted?” to that for the very reason you mentioned.
I do think Newt would do it. He’s always been in it for America. Not for politics or personal gain. For that reason I think Newt would do it.