Trump offers press secretary position to UFC head Dana White

President Donald Trump on Saturday said on Truth Social that he had offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

“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,” the president wrote.

Trump suggested in his post that White should bring several UFC fighters, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes, as assistants to defend against the “Lunatic Left.”

“Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!” he added.

White said at a boxing event in London Saturday evening that he was heading to Washington, D.C., that night and had a meeting scheduled with the president Monday.

Asked whether he could speak about conversations he has had with Trump so far, White declined.

“We have a meeting on Monday, so sure, I’ll have more to talk about after that,” White said.

When Trump posted on Truth Social earlier Saturday, it was unclear whether his offer to White was a serious one.

Shortly after Trump posted, White posted on Instagram what appears to be…

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