Breaking: Trump says he was 'kidding' about offering Dana White press secretary job

ABC Australia Sunday 08 November 2026, 23:49 UTC By Luke Cooper 1 min read

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United States President Donald Trump has backtracked on his announcement to offer Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White the vacant White House press secretary role, saying he was "only kidding". While speaking to reporters in Florida on Sunday evening, local time, Mr Trump said he still expected to speak with Mr White on Monday. Mr Trump also said he believed Mr White "loves the idea" of the job offer.

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, ‌after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signalled a combative approach to dealing with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress. Trump said White, a prominent supporter, “loves the idea” of ⁠taking the job but insisted he had not been serious about ‌the prospect, describing...

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