Trump Says Dana White Press Secretary Offer Was a JokeTrump’s UFC Press Secretary Joke Couldn’t Hide Republican LossesTrump’s Dana White Joke Became Another Media Distraction
On November 8, President Donald Trump said he was kidding when he suggested UFC chief Dana White become his press secretary. White had played down the idea, and a former Pentagon spokesperson with the same name said she was not a candidate.On November 8, Donald Trump said his proposal to make UFC chief Dana White press secretary was a joke, after Republicans suffered midterm losses. The episode showed how Trump turned to sports spectacle even as his political standing took a hit.On November 8, Donald Trump clarified that his proposal to make UFC CEO Dana White press secretary was a joke. The confusion drew attention away from the actual vacancy and turned a playful post into another round of political attacks.