{
  "id": 19051331,
  "title": "Trump says 'only kidding' about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-says-only-kidding-about-naming-ufc-ceo-as-white-house-press-19051331",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T00:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261109/trump-says-only-kidding-about-naming-ufc-ceo-as-white-house-press-secretary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "WEST PALM BEACH — President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was \"only kidding\" when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signaled a combative approach to dealing with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress. Trump said White, a prominent…",
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    "outlets": 11,
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      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Trump offers UFC Chief White House press secretary job to defend against 'Lunatic Left'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/trump-offers-ufc-chief-white-house-press-secretary-job-to-defend",
        "published": "2026-11-07T21:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "After crushing midterm loss, Trump taps UFC boss Dana White for White House",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/after-crushing-midterm-loss-trump-taps-ufc-boss-dana-white-for-white",
        "published": "2026-11-08T01:06:04.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ufcs-dana-white-says-he-will-meet-with-trump-monday-over-offer-to-be",
        "published": "2026-11-08T01:43:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role: 'Dana, please take the job!'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-offers-ufc-boss-white-house-press-secretary-role-dana-please",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:04:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "The great White mix-up: Did Trump offer White House job to the wrong Dana White?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/the-great-white-mix-up-did-trump-offer-white-house-job-to-the-wrong",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:25:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ufcs-dana-white-says-he-will-meet-with-trump-monday-over-offer-to-be-18888903",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:35:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Trump offers press secretary position to UFC boss Dana White",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-offers-press-secretary-position-to-ufc-boss-dana-white",
        "published": "2026-11-08T11:49:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Will UFC's Dana White be Trump's press secretary?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/will-ufcs-dana-white-be-trumps-press-secretary",
        "published": "2026-11-08T16:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary post",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-offers-ufc-boss-white-house-press-secretary-post",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Trump says he was 'only kidding' about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-he-was-only-kidding-about-naming-ufc-ceo-as-white-house",
        "published": "2026-11-08T23:52:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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