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Dana White takes podium at White House press briefing

White joked he had no political ambitions after Trump suggested him for the job, as the president said the offer was only teasing.

  • On Monday, President Donald Trump joked about appointing UFC CEO Dana White as press secretary during a Washington event, with the position vacant since Katie Zacharia and Karoline Leavitt departed.
  • Truth Social posts ignited widespread speculation about White's appointment after Trump's announcement calling him a "violent fighter and warrior" led many to believe the president was serious.
  • At the podium, White said "the last 24 hours of my life has been insane" and dismissed political aspirations, confirming he is a long-time friend of the president.
  • Trump clarified on Sunday night he was "having a little fun," saying he sent the post to reporters who "wrote the stories as though I wasn't kidding."
  • The president then addressed weighty matters, discussing the Iran and Ukraine wars, the possible impeachment of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, and a spy scandal involving Nvidia boss Jensen Huang.
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"I have zero political aspirations... thank you for the offer, sir.

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Donald Trump brings Dana White to podium to defend embattled allies

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UFC's Dana White was able to answer questions from reporters.

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The Daily Wire broke the news in Nashville, United States on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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