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Nov 8, 2026

Trump says he was 'only kidding' about offering Dana White the press secretary job

One day after announcing on social media that he had offered the White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White, Trump walked back the statement, saying he was joking, while White was set to meet with Trump on Monday on 'other matters.'

Nov 8, 20267 sources

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▪President Donald Trump stated on November 8, 2026 that he was only kidding when he publicly offered Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White the role of White House press secretary
▪UFC CEO Dana White spoke at the 2016 and 2024 Republican National Conventions and helped mobilize support for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
▪The White House press secretary position became vacant in October 2026 after Katie Zacharia was pushed out following five days in the role

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