UFC's Dana White to meet Trump over press secretary offer
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed he will meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss a potential offer to serve as White House press secretary. Trump publicly proposed the role, suggesting several UFC fighters could also join the administration.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White said he will fly to Washington to discuss US President Donald Trump's offer to become White House press secretary.
Mr Trump urged Mr White to take up the job in a Truth Social post on Saturday, naming several fighters from the mixed martial arts organisation who could serve as assistants.
Speaking to reporters at an event in London, Mr White confirmed he would be meeting with the president.
"I’m flying to DC right now and I’m sure we’ll have something to talk about after that."
The president wrote on social media: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States."
He added: "Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!"
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