Trump says he was kidding when he offered UFC CEO press secretary role

The president stated Saturday in a Truth Social post, “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.”

“I have requested that he bring with him assistants, even though some are not from our Country, of Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris,” he stated in recommendation to UFC fighters. “We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left.”

On Sunday, Mr. Trump informed press reporters: “I was kidding, of course.”

“When you look at the fighters that I put in, that’s why I said some don’t come from parts unknown. They come from a lot of areas and very rough areas. But he is a very capable guy,” he stated. “Of course, I was kidding, and you can see because I put all of the great fighters as his assistants that they’re all going to come with him. But it was just a little fun.”

On Saturday, White contributed to the confusion on whether he had actually accepted the position by sharing a picture of himself at the White House press rundown space podium to his Instagram story with the caption, “On to the next chapter.”

Throughout a press conference for a boxing occasion in London Saturday that White was promoting, White was inquired about Mr. Trump’s social networks post.

“I’m flying to Washington, D.C., right now,” White stated with a smile and a chuckle. “… I’m going to meet with him, we have a meeting on Monday. So I’m sure I’ll have more to talk about after that.”

Reporting from a minimum of one media outlet had actually recommended that the post might have been made tongue-in-cheek. CBS News has actually connected to the White House and the UFC for extra remark however got no reaction.

Mr. Trump validated on Sunday he’s conference with White on Monday however didn’t divulge the factor.

The president’s remarks come days after Democrats swept the midterm electionstaking control of your house and the Senate.

Journalism secretary function has actually been uninhabited given that Oct. 16, when conservative analyst Katie Zacharia was gotten rid of from the task after simply 5 days. Zacharia was Mr. Trump’s choice to fill the function after Karoline Leavitt stepped aside in August, stating she wished to invest more time with her young household.

As the chief of Ultimate Fighting Championship, running a worldwide league valued at more than $15 billion, White has actually been a long time advocate of Mr. Trump and attended his inauguration. The White House Hosted an Ultimate Fighting Championship in July on the South Lawn to mark the country’s 250th anniversary. The occasion accompanied Mr. Trump’s 80th birthday.

“Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!” Mr. Trump stated in his post.

In an interview with “60 Minutes” last September, White explained his relationship with Mr. Trump, stating that when they get together for supper, they “don’t talk politics.”

“We talk about … goofy guy stuff that all guys talk about. You know what I mean?” Dana stated. “… We talk about ‘Rocky’ movies. We talk about different fights that have happened.”