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Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary offer

Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary offer

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Summary

President Donald Trump said he was joking when he offered UFC chief Dana White the vacant White House press secretary job. White is scheduled to meet Trump on Monday, but has not said whether he would accept the position.

Key Facts

  • Trump announced the offer in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
  • Trump said Sunday that the offer was “just a little fun” and that White “loves the idea.”
  • White said he already has many jobs and did not say whether he would take the press secretary role.
  • White is scheduled to meet Trump on Monday; Trump said the visit was for other reasons.
  • The press secretary role became vacant in October after Katie Zacharia left the job in less than five days.
  • White leads the UFC and PowerSlap, launched Zuffa Boxing, and serves on Meta’s board.
  • White has spoken in support of Trump at the Republican National Conventions in 2016, 2020 and 2024.
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