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Trump sets off bedlam in White House briefing room with UFC chief Dana White
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance in the White House press briefing room with UFC CEO Dana White, causing a sudden rush among reporters and staff to set up for the event without the presidential seal on the podium.
- Trump jokingly offered Dana White the position of White House press secretary, following recent turnover in the role after Karoline Leavitt's departure and Katie Zacharia's brief tenure.
- Dana White, a close friend of Trump and known for organizing UFC events, declined the offer, stating he has no political ambitions despite taking a few questions from the press.
- Trump highlighted an upcoming UFC fight featuring top women fighters and engaged in lighthearted banter with White about his fighting skills.
- The event marked a rare moment of Trump taking questions in the briefing room, as he has recently preferred other venues and has discussed relocating the press corps from the West Wing.
