Donald Trump Confirms He Was Joking About Appointing Dana White as Press Secretary
US President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White have shared a longstanding relationship spanning nearly two decades. Recently, Trump shocked many by saying he had offered White the White House Press Secretary Job.
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Trump described White as a “violent fighter and warrior,” suggesting he would bring an entirely different approach to the position. He also suggested that several prominent UFC fighters accompany White as assistants, though he acknowledged some were not American citizens.
Trump subsequently shared an animated depiction featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison. Asked about the suggestion during a press conference, White said he was flying to Washington, DC, to meet Trump personally.
However, Trump later clarified that the proposal was a joke, confirming he was not seriously considering White for the position. “Of course I was kidding. But Dana loves the idea and he’s actually coming tomorrow, for other reasons,” said Trump via Fox News.
Trump was one of the first individuals to help Dana White in the early UFC days and since then White has backed White. The POTUS has also visited several UFC events and is respected and celebrated by the fans and fighters.
The UFC CEO has participated in various rallies and given powerful and moving speeches for Trump’s administration. However, White has always rejected the idea of being a part of it, but things are different now.
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