‘Dana Loves the Idea, There’s Only One Dana’: Trump Praises UFC Boss After Jokingly Offering Him White House Press Secretary Role

US President Donald Trump has heaped praise on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White after jokingly offering him the position of White House Press Secretary, triggering widespread speculation over the announcement.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday evening at the airport tarmac in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump clarified that his offer was never meant to be taken seriously.

“I will tell you, I was only kidding, but Dana loves the idea, and there’s only one Dana. He’s great,” Trump said.

The clarification came more than 24 hours after Trump surprised everyone with a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, announcing that he had offered White the prestigious position.

In his post, Trump described White as a “great” fighter and warrior, suggesting that the UFC chief would bring an unconventional approach to White House press briefings.

He also jokingly proposed that several prominent UFC fighters, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes, could join White as assistants to take on what he termed the “Lunatic Left”.

Trump further described White as a press secretary like no other and urged him to accept the offer.

The unexpected announcement quickly sparked speculation and amusement, particularly given White’s background in professional mixed martial arts rather than political communications.

However, Trump’s latest remarks have now put an end to the speculation, confirming that the offer was simply a joke, even as he continued to express admiration for the UFC boss.

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