Donald Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary post
Donald Trump said he offered UFC CEO and president Dana White the White House press secretary job, and asked him to bring fighters Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes as assistants. The Associated Press said the White House had not immediately confirmed the announcement. CNN, citing a source familiar with the matter, reported White declined; an aide said Trump was joking about the offer.
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Donald Trump said Saturday on Truth Social that he had extended an offer to UFC CEO and president Dana White to serve as White House press secretary. Trump said he had asked White to bring UFC fighters as assistants, naming Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes, and said they should defend against the “Lunatic Left.” The White House had not immediately confirmed the offer, the Associated Press reported. CNN reported that a source familiar with the matter said White had declined; CNN also quoted an aide as saying Trump was joking about the offer. The reports leave the outcome unclear. Trump’s post came as he seeks a new press secretary. Katie Zacharia, who held the position for five days, left in October, NBC News reported.
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- Reuters — Trump says he wants UFC chief Dana White for White House press secretary
- CNBC — Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job
- NBC News — Trump offers press secretary position to UFC head Dana White
- The Washington Post — UFC's Dana White offered White House Press Secretary role, Trump says - The Washington Post
- PBS News — Trump says he's asked UFC's Dana White to be his press secretary | PBS News
- CNN — UFC CEO Dana White declines Trump’s offer to become press secretary, source says | CNN Politics
- Boston Herald — Donald Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White press secretary job
Verifier’s note
CNBC, the Boston Herald, NBC News, The Washington Post, PBS, CNN, and Reuters all report that Trump offered Dana White the press secretary job. CNN additionally reports that White declined, but that does not contradict the reported offer; the reports concern a current event.