‘Zero political aspirations’: UFC chief Dana White responds to Trump’s White House job offer
Dana White made it clear he is not interested in the role of White House press secretary following a playful comment from President Trump. Trump had quipped about White taking on the position while showcasing UFC fighters. This humorous suggestion sparked some online chatter and confusion regarding the identities involved. The press secretary role has been open since October when Katie Zacharia…
UFC chief Dana White has firmly denied taking up the vacant White House press secretary position, stating he has "zero political aspirations". The 56-year-old UFC CEO, a longtime Trump ally, has been involved in the president's 2024 campaign and appears frequently with Trump. This clarification came after Trump jokingly suggested White for the role, stating he was "only kidding".
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