Trump says 'only kidding' about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary

President Donald Trump lightheartedly suggested that UFC CEO Dana White might become his next White House press secretary in a recent social media post, according to reports from West Palm Beach. The statement came after the speculation that White, a strong supporter, could be a candidate for the position, as he was seen as a combative choice in preparation for Democrats taking control of Congress.

Despite the initial interest, Trump clarified during a press conference that his remark was merely a joke and he did not intend to take the suggestion seriously. He explained that he had posted images of prominent UFC fighters, including White, as potential assistants to White as part of the playful jest. In a Saturday post, Trump described White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" and proposed bringing several current or former UFC champions to serve as assistants, claiming they were needed to defend the administration against the "Lunatic Left."

The White House meeting scheduled for Monday was reportedly intended for other purposes. White, who serves as the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has been a prominent figure in the sports world.