Trump 'only kidding' over press role offer to Dana White
US President Donald Trump has said he was "only kidding" when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary.
U.S. President Donald Trump jokingly proposed that UFC CEO Dana White could serve as his next White House press secretary, according to a recent social media post. The offer, which also included naming several fighters from the mixed martial arts organization as potential assistants, was met with enthusiasm from White House reporters.
Despite the serious tone of the post, Trump clarified in an interview that he was only joking and never intended for White to take on the role. The post suggested the inclusion of fighters from various backgrounds to emphasize the lighthearted nature of the suggestion. Trump and White, who are close allies, will meet at the White House later today, though the meeting's purpose was not related to the press secretary role.
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