Trump says 'only kidding' about asking UFC's Dana White to be his press secretary
- On Monday, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White formally declined President Donald Trump's offer to serve as White House press secretary during a briefing in the James Brady Briefing Room.
- Trump had previously announced on social media Saturday that he offered White the position, but the President clarified on Sunday that he was "only kidding" about the appointment.
- "I do not want to be in politics," White said, while thanking the President. The two are long-time friends who previously hosted a live match on the South Lawn.
- Trump pivoted to defending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang against recent scandals during the wide-ranging briefing, which he described as "having a little fun."
- Karoline Leavitt departed the White House press secretary role in August, leaving the position vacant as the administration continues its search for a permanent replacement.
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UFC's Dana White appears with Trump at a White House briefing — but won't be his press secretary
President Donald Trump has brought UFC to the White House briefing room, appearing before reporters with UFC chief Dana White. Trump made a surprise appearance Monday with White, who even took a few questions from reporters. Trump said on social…
The U.S. President convenes a press conference two minutes in advance with the UFC president, minutes after the Congress discusses impeachment to Pete Hegseth, while the FBI investigates Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for his romantic relationship with a supposed Chinese spy and a week after his electoral debacle Donald Trump suffered an electoral debacle a week ago. The country continues with the prices of disorbited fuels. The House of Representative…
Over the weekend, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Dana White, head of the UFC, had been offered the job of White House press secretary. Something Trump later explained was a joke. But during a press conference at the White House on Monday, White suddenly appeared, in a coup.
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The Independent (US)Trump tag teams briefing room appearance with UFC’s Dana White to defend his allies
Trump fiercely stood up against criticism of his Pentagon chief and their Iran war, while also backing tech leader Jensen Huang after news broke that he had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy
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