President Trump Clarifies Social Media Offer to Dana White Was a Joke
President Trump clarified that his social media announcement offering the White House press secretary job to UFC president Dana White was a joke.
Springfield, MO, November 8, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has clarified remarks made via social media concerning a potential job offer to UFC President Dana White. The President stated that an announcement suggesting White would be offered the position of White House press secretary was intended as a joke.
The clarification addresses an earlier social media post that had prompted discussion regarding the role of press secretary and the individuals considered for it. The specific date of the original social media announcement was not provided. White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), was the subject of this particular social media communication from the President.
No further details were provided regarding the context or intended audience of the social media post that prompted the clarification. The specific nature of the ‘joke’ or the circumstances under which it was made were not elaborated upon. The President’s latest statement serves to correct any potential misinterpretation of his earlier remarks.
The role of White House press secretary involves briefing the media on behalf of the President and the administration. Previous individuals who have held this position have come from various backgrounds in communications and journalism. The summary does not provide information on whether Dana White was ever formally considered for the role beyond the social media announcement.
This clarification follows a pattern where public figures sometimes use social media to convey messages that are later subject to interpretation or require further explanation. The President’s office has not released additional statements concerning this matter.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.ozarksfirst.com, see more information here.
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