Trump Clarifies Remarks on Dana White Press Secretary Offer
President Trump stated in West Palm Beach, Florida, that he was only joking about offering UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary position.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, November 8, 2026 — In West Palm Beach, Florida, President Trump clarified remarks he had made regarding a potential offer to UFC president Dana White for the White House press secretary position. President Trump indicated that his previous statements about offering the role to White were intended as a joke.
The specific details surrounding the original offer, including when and how it was reportedly made, were not provided in the context of this clarification. The role of White House press secretary is a significant position within the executive branch, responsible for communicating the administration’s message to the public and the press corps.
Dana White, known for his long tenure as the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has had interactions with President Trump in the past. However, the nature and extent of any formal or informal discussions about the press secretary role have not been fully detailed.
President Trump’s recent statement aims to resolve any ambiguity concerning the seriousness of such an offer. The clarification came during an event in West Palm Beach, Florida. Further details regarding the initial proposition or White’s reaction to it were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.
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