Trump Says He Was Kidding About Asking Dana White to Become Press Secretary
A suggestion framed as a joke
Trump told reporters on Sunday that his suggestion about White was not serious. He said he had shared photographs of UFC fighters as possible assistants to make the joke clear. The comments followed a post on Saturday that described White as a “violent Fighter and Warrior.” Trump also suggested several current or former UFC champions could serve as assistants.
White’s ties to Trump
White has led the Ultimate Fighting Championship for more than two decades and is a close ally of Trump. He helped mobilize support for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
White House visit planned
Trump said White would visit him at the White House on Monday, while stressing that the meeting was planned for other reasons. Trump’s post prompted speculation about recruiting White as press secretary and signalled a combative approach toward Democrats, who are preparing to take control of Congress.
Key points
- Trump said his suggestion that Dana White become press secretary was only a joke.
- He said White “loves the idea,” but denied making a serious offer.
- Trump’s Saturday post proposed UFC fighters as assistants and referenced the “Lunatic Left.”
- White has supported Trump’s political campaigns and appeared alongside him at events.