President Trump Clarifies Remarks on White House Press Secretary Offer
President Donald Trump stated that he was joking about offering UFC President Dana White the position of White House press secretary.
Fort Smith Fayetteville Springdale Rogers, AR, November 8, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has clarified that a reported offer to UFC President Dana White for the position of White House press secretary was made in jest.
The President’s remarks indicate that his previous statements regarding the potential appointment were not serious. The specific context or timing of the original offer was not provided.
Details surrounding the initial conversation or announcement of this supposed offer were not immediately available. The clarification addresses speculation or reports that may have arisen from the President’s comments.
Dana White’s role as President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is his primary public position. The White House press secretary role involves communicating the President’s agenda and official statements to the media. The nature of the joke and Mr. White’s reaction were not detailed in the available information.
The administration has, at times, seen changes in its press secretary position, with different individuals serving in the role throughout President Trump’s term. The clarification serves to definitively state that Mr. White was not being formally considered for the press secretary duties.
Further information regarding the President’s jest was not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.nwahomepage.com, see more information here.
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