Trump Says He Was Just Kidding About Making UFC's Dana White His Press Secretary
Trump said the post was a joke after suggesting the UFC chief for the job and posting fighter photos as assistants.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump clarified that his suggestion to hire UFC CEO Dana White as White House Press Secretary was "only kidding," dismissing speculation sparked by a Saturday social media post.
- Trump's Saturday post described White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" and suggested he recruit UFC champions as assistants to "defend us against the Lunatic Left." The language signaled a combative approach toward Democrats.
- The White House Press Secretary role has remained vacant since White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia departed after five days in October, reflecting ongoing turnover in the administration's communications division.
- Although Trump insisted he was joking, the initial post indicated a combative approach toward Democrats as they prepare to assume control of Congress, signaling how the administration plans to engage with the opposition.
- White is scheduled to visit The White House on Monday, though officials indicated the meeting was planned for unrelated reasons, providing a counterpoint to speculation about a formal recruitment effort.
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Trump Was ‘Only Kidding’ About Press Secretary Job
“President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday night that he was ‘only kidding’ in his earlier social media post offering the job of White House press secretary to Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White,” the Washington Post reports. “The comments ended a day of speculation that he had chosen his longtime friend and political ally to […]
President Trump says he was 'just kidding' about making UFC CEO Dana White his press secretary
President Trump says he was only "kidding" about offering UFC boss Dana White the White House press secretary job, but the UFC boss still plans a White House visit Monday. Here's what to know
Trump Says He Was Just Kidding About Making UFC’s Dana White His Press Secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary after announcing on social media he had offered his close friend the job. After his party’s deep losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump shook up his administration on […]
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berlingske.dkTrump says he was joking when he offered Dana White the job of White House press secretary on Saturday.
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