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“I have zero political aspirations”: Dana White dismisses Trump Press Secretary buzz

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UFC chief Dana White turned down President Donald Trump’s offer of a White House press‑secretary position, a job he described as having “zero political aspirations.” The offer was made in a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday after Trump announced on social media on Saturday that he had asked White to join his team. White declined the role.

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  • center · 3 outlets

    President Donald Trump said he was joking when he announced he had offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary position.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    Donald Trump had on Saturday stunned the world after he said he had offered the press secretary job to UFC chief Dana White.

    — NDTV

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White appeared at the White House press briefing podium on Monday, firmly shutting down speculation regarding a foray into government after President Donald Trump jokingly offered him the vacant White House Press Secretary post, CBS News reported.

Coverage arrived over 19 hours — first from Hindustan Times, latest from The New Indian Express.

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  1. 14 hours later
  2. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    “I have zero political aspirations”: Dana White dismisses Trump Press Secretary buzz

    Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White appeared at the White House press briefing podium on Monday, firmly shutting down speculation regarding a foray into government after President Donald Trump jokingly offered him the vacant White House Press Secretary post, CBS News reported.

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  6. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    UFC chief Dana White declines Trump's White House job offer

    WASHINGTON: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White turned down President Donald Trump 's -- apparently jovial -- offer of a job as press secretary in a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday. Trump stunned the world by saying on social media on Saturday that he had asked…

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