Dana White tells US President Donald Trump he has 'zero' interest in politics
UFC CEO Dana White has said he has “zero political aspirations”, putting to rest the rumours that he was being tapped to become US President Donald Trump’s next press secretary. White made his position clear during an impromptu news conference in the White House briefing room on Monday. "Dana, would you like to be press secretary of the United States of America?" Trump asked. "Look at the sign.…
UFC CEO Dana White dismissed rumors of being considered for the role of White House press secretary by President Donald Trump. During an impromptu press conference in the White House briefing room, White firmly stated that he has "zero political aspirations" and preferred to continue his work with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Trump had made the offer on Saturday while at his Florida golf club, but White declined, expressing his focus on the UFC and existing commitments. He later shared an AI-generated image of himself at the White House press briefing podium on Instagram. In a subsequent statement, Trump clarified that he had made the offer jokingly, amid a challenging press day.
White confirmed that he did not want to be involved in politics. Meanwhile, UFC star Conor McGregor expressed his desire to fight Max Holloway again, should he return from knee surgery, prioritizing a rematch over any other opponent.
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