Trump ‘only kidding’ about Dana White press secretary role

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President Donald Trump clarified that his suggestion to appoint UFC CEO Dana White as the White House press secretary was a joke, though he also stated that White is capable of handling the role and expressed approval for the idea. A meeting between the two is scheduled for Monday.

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On November 9, 2026, President Donald Trump clarified that his earlier offer of the White House Press Secretary position to Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), was just a joke. Despite initial reports suggesting otherwise, Trump stated on social media and during a press conference that while White "loves the idea," the offer was never serious. The initial announcement stirred speculation about Trump's intentions as Democrats were set to take control of Congress soon. Earlier, on November 7, Trump had posted on his Truth Social platform offering the job to White, describing him as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" who would be a press secretary "like none other." However, by November 9, it was clear that the offer was not meant to be taken literally.

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