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Donald Trump Says He Was 'Kidding' About Dana White Press Secretary Offer — But Admits UFC Boss 'Likes The Idea' · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: Donald Trump admits he was joking when he offered the vacant White House press secretary position to Dana White.
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[SPEAKER_00]: On Sunday, the president, when questioned by reporters, confirmed his previous statements about Dana White.
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[SPEAKER_00]: I will tell you I was only kidding, Trump said, adding that white loves the idea.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Just a day earlier, Trump announced the offer on truth
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[SPEAKER_00]: He wrote, I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White has been offered the job.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Trump suggested that White should bring several UFC fighters to assist him, mentioning notable names.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Dana will be a press secretary like none other.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Trump stated, urging White to accept the role.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Later, White shared an image of himself at the White House podium, hinting at the job offer.
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[SPEAKER_00]: at a boxing event, White mentioned he was heading to Washington to meet Trump the following day.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Trump confirmed that the meeting would take place, but clarified it was unrelated to the press's secretary position.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Trump and White have maintained a friendly relationship with Trump frequently attending UFC events during his presidency.