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Center-Left Owned by Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co.'I was only kidding': Trump clarifies offer to make UFC chief Dana White press secretary
What's behind this
US President Donald Trump posted on social media suggesting that UFC chief Dana White should be appointed White House press secretary. He later clarified the comment was a joke, noting that the remark had sparked brief confusion because a former Pentagon official with the same name was mentioned. The incident was described as light‑hearted fun after the mix‑up was dismissed.
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left · 1 outlet
US President Donald Trump says his offer to UFC CEO Dana White to become White House press secretary was a joke
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center · 1 outlet
Donald Trump said he has asked UFC chief executive Dana White to serve as White House press secretary.
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right · 3 outlets
Dana White was in London for a boxing event when he was asked whether he would accept Trump's offer to become the next White House press secretary.
— NDTV
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US President Donald Trump says his offer to UFC CEO Dana White to become White House press secretary was a joke
