Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about offering White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White

Published 09 Nov 2026, 15:30 IST

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

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 09 Nov 2026, 15:30 IST

Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about offering White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White

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

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15 hours later
The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 10 Nov 2026, 06:32 IST

“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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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 10 Nov 2026, 07:50 IST

"Who Has The First Question": Dana White Brings UFC Energy To White House

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

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55 minutes later
India Today Center-Right Living Media India 10 Nov 2026, 08:45 IST

Trump wants Dana White as White House press secretary. UFC chief taps out

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 10:30 IST

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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