UFC's Dana White says no to joking press secretary offer from Trump
Key Points:
- UFC CEO Dana White declined President Donald Trump's joking offer to become White House press secretary, stating he did not want to be involved in politics.
- Trump initially announced the offer on Nov. 7 via Truth Social but later said he was "only kidding" during a Nov. 9 news conference.
- White, a longtime Trump ally and frequent event host, was in Washington on Nov. 7 and posted a photo at the White House podium but quickly resumed promoting UFC events.
- The press secretary position has been vacant since Katie Zacharia left after five days in October, following the departure of Karoline Leavitt in August.
- White's involvement and Trump's comments come amid Republican losses in the midterm elections and the president's declining approval ratings.