Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about making UFC’s Dana White next press secretary
President Donald Trump clarified that his suggestion of UFC CEO Dana White as White House press secretary was a joke. Trump noted that while he was 'kidding,' he appreciated the positive reception the idea received from some supporters.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the unconventional communication style of the Trump administration and the intersection of pop culture figures with political appointments.
0:51 Donald Trump 'kidding' about making UFC boss Dana White US press secretary – video Donald Trump Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about making UFC’s Dana White next press secretary President says it was ‘just a little fun’ to picture White, UFC boss and Trump’s friend, in briefing room with fighters
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump said on Sunday that he “was only kidding” when he announced a day earlier that he had offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ).
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