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Center-Right Owned by Adani Group (AMG Media)Donald Trump Dismisses Dana White’s Press Secretary Talk As A Joke After Stirring Unexpected Political Buzz
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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.
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Trump says the press secretary offer to Dana White was a joke, though White posted a podium photo and Trump described him as capable. The job has been open since Katie Zacharia left last month.
