US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Chief Executive Officer Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signalled a combative approach to dealing with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress.
Trump said White, a prominent supporter, “loves the idea” of taking the job but insisted he had not been serious about the prospect, describing the suggestion as “just a little fun”.
“I will tell…
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Trump says he was 'only kidding' about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Chief Executive Officer Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signalled a combative approach to dealing with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress. Trump said White, a prominent supporter, “loves the idea” of taking the job but insisted he had…
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that he was joking when he offered UFC President Dana White the position of White House press secretary, Boxing Scene reported on November 9.
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UFC chief Dana White has declined a ‘jovial’ offer from President Donald Trump to become the White House press secretary during a surprise briefing. Read More: https://punchng.com/ufc-chief-dana-white-declines-trumps-jovial-white-house-job-offer/
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White turned down President Donald Trump's -- apparently jovial -- offer of a job as press secretary in a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday. The post UFC chief declines Trump’s White House job offer appeared first on Vanguard News .
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Dana White made it clear he is not interested in the role of White House press secretary following a playful comment from President Trump. Trump had quipped about White taking on the position while showcasing UFC fighters. This humorous suggestion sparked some online chatter and confusion regarding the identities involved. The press secretary role has been open since October when Katie Zacharia was let go.
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The US president said Saturday that he offered Dana White the press secretary position, but a day later said he was 'only kidding.' During a surprise White House visit on Monday, the UFC chief said, 'Thank you for the offer, sir,' but, 'I do not want to be in politics.' Trump smiled and said, I am devastated to hear this.'
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White turned down President Donald Trump's -- apparently jovial -- offer of a job as press secretary in a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday. Trump stunned the world by saying on social media on Saturday that he had asked White to take on the high-profile post -- but a day later the 80-year-old president said he was "only...
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Ultimate Fighting Championship chief Dana White turned down US President Donald Trump’s apparently jovial offer of a job as press secretary in a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday (US time).
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