Trump sets off bedlam in White House briefing room with UFC chief's appearance

During a surprise White House press conference that featured President Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, Rep.-elect Scott Wiener of California gave an interview to CBS News expressing his disagreement with the president's views on Iran, the economy, and immigration issues, stating that "President Trump is not connected to reality" regarding these topics.

Donald Trump clarified on Sunday that his previous statement offering Dana White, CEO of the UFC, the position of White House press secretary was just a joke. He made this announcement after initially making the surprising claim on Saturday. The video focuses on Trump's retraction and specifies it as a humorous comment rather than a serious job offer.

Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), appeared alongside President Donald Trump at a White House press briefing on Monday. This followed Trump's earlier joke about offering White the position of White House press secretary. During the event in the Brady Briefing Room, White declined to offer advice or comment on sensitive matters like potential pardons for Pete Rose. Both White and Trump…

U.S. President Donald Trump clarified on Sunday that he was joking when suggesting Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), could become his next press secretary. Trump claimed it was not a serious proposal but rather "just a little fun," despite previous social media posts depicting UFC fighters as potential staff members to defend against what Trump called the "Lunatic Left." The president…

President Donald Trump held an impromptu news briefing where he defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from recent controversies. Trump downplayed efforts by Rep. Thomas Massie to impeach Hegseth, praising him for his work despite ongoing peace talks with Iran stalling. He also supported Huang after reports emerged that the CEO was involved with an alleged Chinese spy, saying he believes…

Dana White, CEO of UFC, declined President Donald Trump's offer to become press secretary during an unexpected appearance at the White House on Monday, November 9, 2026. The 80-year-old president had jokingly offered the position via social media a day earlier, leading to speculation about his post-midterm election strategy; however, he clarified that it was just for fun. Despite Trump's playful remarks and praise…

President Donald Trump held an unexpected press conference on Monday where he brought along Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), after jokingly offering him the position of White House press secretary earlier in the week. Despite his initial joke, Trump and White both participated in the briefing for "a little fun," with White clarifying that he does not want a political job. During this event…

At a White House press briefing, President Donald Trump addressed speculation about appointing UFC CEO Dana White as his press secretary, clarifying it was a joke after a tough news day. During the event, White emphasized he has no political ambitions and joked about a hypothetical fight between Trump and former President Joe Biden, praising Trump's resilience. The article also touches on Trump’s interest in…

Dana White, CEO of the UFC, told TMZ he’s heading to Washington, D.C., for a meeting with President Donald Trump regarding a potential role as White House press secretary. Though Trump initially made the offer on Truth Social and called it a joke, White seems open to discussing the position further. Meanwhile, confusion surrounds another Dana White who works in Pentagon public affairs but has clarified that she is…

Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, turned down President Donald Trump's offer to serve as the next White House press secretary. The president had initially proposed the idea on social media over the weekend and joked about it during a briefing when he asked White if he would accept. However, at the briefing, White stated that he was not interested in entering politics and declined the position.

President Trump held an unexpected press briefing at the White House on Monday that included UFC CEO Dana White, who joked about not having political ambitions and wasn’t going to become Trump's spokesperson. During the event, which was described as wild, Trump warned reporters he would “beat the hell out of you,” referring to the physical nature of UFC matches. White also engaged with a question about whether Trump…

President Donald Trump offered Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the role of White House press secretary on Truth Social. Trump also suggested that White bring several UFC fighters to work in the White House as assistants. As of now, it is unclear if White will accept the offer; he currently owns UFC and has no experience in government or journalism. This announcement comes after Katie…

President Donald Trump has offered Dana White, CEO of UFC and Zuffa Boxing, the position of White House press secretary. White plans to meet with Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss the offer but remains unclear about his intention to accept the role. The announcement comes during a period of significant transition in Trump's administration following the Republican party’s losses in the midterm elections.

US President Donald Trump offered Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the position of White House press secretary on Saturday via his Truth Social account. Despite their close relationship and mutual support over the years—Trump regularly attending UFC events while White spoke at several of Trump's rallies—the specifics of White’s interest in the role remain unclear as he plans to meet with…

President Donald Trump offered Dana White, CEO of UFC, the position of White House press secretary on social media, suggesting he would bring several UFC fighters as assistants to "defend against the Lunatic Left." However, according to CNN, White declined the offer. This unusual move by Trump comes amid a transitional period for his administration following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections.

President Donald Trump retracted his announcement on Truth Social about offering Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the role of White House press secretary, stating he was only joking. This occurred during a conversation with reporters in Florida where Trump emphasized five times that it was just a joke and that White "loves the idea" but didn't take it seriously as an actual job offer. The…

US President Donald Trump clarified on Sunday that his earlier social media post suggesting mixed martial arts executive Dana White could become his press secretary was a joke. The post, which circulated widely and proposed using other UFC champions to confront what he called the "Lunatic Left," was intended as a light-hearted comment rather than a serious job offer. Trump told reporters that while White enjoys the…

President Donald Trump jokingly offered Dana White, the UFC CEO, the position of Press Secretary at the White House over the weekend. Despite clarifying it as a joke, Trump mentioned that White agreed to meet him in Washington on Monday. The president also playfully suggested that White bring along some top MMA fighters for defense against what he termed "the Lunatic Left." Meanwhile, Dana White has scheduled a…

President Trump held an unusual press conference where he avoided answering questions about a Chinese spy linked to Nvidia’s CEO and refused to soften his stance on immigration restrictions. During the event, which featured Dana White, the CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Trump suggested White take over as press secretary but was rejected in an uncomfortable exchange.

President Donald Trump brought UFC chief Dana White to a White House briefing on Monday, where he jokingly offered White the position of White House press secretary. This impromptu event was part of Trump’s response to Republican losses in the midterm elections; it included some reporters asking lighthearted questions like whether White would advise Trump on pardoning Pete Rose. After about half an hour, Trump joked…

On Monday afternoon in Washington, President Donald Trump held an unexpected press conference with Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, who had previously joked about becoming White House press secretary. The brief, spontaneous event lacked typical protocol and attendance due to its sudden announcement by a press wrangler just two minutes prior. During the session, White endorsed Trump's resilience…