President Trump Clarifies Remarks on White House Press Secretary Role
President Donald Trump announced in West Palm Beach, Florida, that he was joking about offering UFC President Dana White the role of White House press secretary.
Clarksburg Weston, WV, November 8, 2026 — In an announcement made in West Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump clarified remarks regarding a potential role for UFC President Dana White within the White House.
The President stated that he was joking when he suggested offering Mr. White the position of White House press secretary.
The clarification comes after discussions or reports that may have led to speculation about Mr. White potentially taking on the press secretary duties. President Trump’s statement explicitly indicated that the offer was not serious.
Further details regarding the context of this statement or any prior discussions between President Trump and Dana White were not provided in the available information. The exact timing of when the initial jest was made or how it was communicated was also not specified. The President’s announcement served to correct any potential misunderstanding regarding the seriousness of such an offer.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.wboy.com, see more information here.
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