Trump States White House Press Secretary Offer to Dana White Was a Joke
President Donald Trump stated he was joking when he announced on social media that he had offered UFC President Dana White the position of White House press secretary.
Charlotte, NC, November 8, 2026 — The White House has clarified statements made by President Donald Trump regarding a potential role for UFC President Dana White within the administration.
Earlier, President Trump announced via social media that he had offered Mr. White the position of White House press secretary. However, the President subsequently stated that the announcement was made in jest.
The specifics of the social media announcement, including the platform used and the exact wording of the offer, were not detailed. Similarly, the timing of both President Trump’s initial announcement and his subsequent clarification were not provided.
The role of White House press secretary involves briefing the media on behalf of the President and the administration. This position has seen several individuals serve during the current administration.
The exact nature of the interaction between President Trump and Dana White, beyond the social media post and subsequent clarification, was not disclosed. No further details regarding whether Mr. White responded to the purported offer, or if any discussions beyond the social media announcement took place, were made public.
Mr. White is widely recognized for his role in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts organization. The precise context or reason behind President Trump’s initial social media statement, and the subsequent declaration that it was a joke, were not elaborated upon.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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