Trump Clarifies Remarks on Potential Press Secretary Offer to UFC’s Dana White
In the United States, President Trump stated he was joking about offering the press secretary position to Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White, an offer he had previously made via a Truth Social post.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 9, 2026 —
President Donald Trump recently stated that a previous offer made to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White for the position of Press Secretary was intended as a joke. This clarification comes after an initial offer was reportedly made by the former President via a post on the social media platform Truth Social.
The specifics regarding the timing of both the original offer and the subsequent clarification were not detailed in the provided information. The role of White House Press Secretary is a significant communication position, responsible for conveying the administration’s messages to the media.
The initial offer to Dana White, a prominent figure in the sports entertainment industry, was first communicated through President Trump’s Truth Social account. The exact nature of the interaction or the context surrounding the initial offer remains limited in public disclosure.
Following the initial announcement, President Trump has since indicated that the offer was not serious and was made in jest. The statement clarified his intentions, aiming to disassociate the remark from a formal job proposal. No further details were provided regarding Dana White’s response or awareness of the statement being a joke at the time of the initial offer.
The former President’s communication style, often characterized by directness and sometimes unconventional statements on social media, has frequently drawn media attention. This instance highlights the dynamics of his public statements and subsequent clarifications.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The timeline of these events, beyond the sequence of an offer followed by a clarification that it was a joke, was not specified. The implications or reactions from political circles or the media regarding this statement have not been detailed.
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