At a glance
Donald Trump clarified that he was joking when he offered the White House press secretary position to Dana White.1234
The statement came after Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday encouraging the combat sports executive to take the role.34
White serves as the president and chief executive officer of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.1234
Where sources agree
- Trump stated the job offer was a joke4 of 4
- Dana White is the head of the UFC4 of 4
- The initial post was made on Truth Social2 of 4
Who covered this
2 International2 National
Sources
- 1The GuardianDonald Trump 'kidding' about making UFC boss Dana White US press secretary – video ↗
- 2New York PostTrump says ‘I was only kidding’ with press secretary job offer to UFC boss Dana White ↗
- 3VarietyDonald Trump Says He Was ‘Kidding’ About Making Dana White His Press Secretary ↗
- 4BBC SportTrump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary offer ↗
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