President Donald Trump clarified on Sunday that his social media offer to make UFC CEO Dana White the next White House press secretary was a joke. Trump had announced on Saturday that he was "pleased to announce" White for the role, listing several UFC fighters as potential assistants. When questioned, Trump said, "I was only kidding, but Dana loves the idea." White, 57, played along with an AI-generated meme and confirmed he would meet Trump in Washington on Monday. The two have a long-standing friendship dating back to 2001 when Trump hosted White's first UFC event at his casino. White has spoken at Republican National Conventions in support of Trump. The press secretary position has seen recent turnover, with Katie Zacharia dismissed after five days in October and Karoline Leavitt stepping down in August.
Trump Jokes About Offering Dana White White House Press Secretary Role
