President Trump said Sunday he was kidding about offering UFC president Dana White the job of White House press secretary, according to The Gateway Pundit (TGP). The outlet reported that Trump nevertheless said White is “coming tomorrow,” and separately noted White said he would meet the president in the Oval Office on Monday.
Saturday post named Dana White — and a list of fighters
TGP reported that on Saturday Trump posted on Truth Social: “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 outlet quoted additional lines attributed to Trump requesting that White bring assistants “of Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris,” adding, “We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left. Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Sunday reversal: “I was kidding”
On Sunday, Trump told reporters the offer was a joke, per TGP: “That was an example of something where I was kidding. And then people said, ‘you know, that’s actually a pretty good idea!’” He added, “I think Dana likes the idea. And he is a very capable guy, so he’s actually coming tomorrow.”
Press office vacancy, per the outlet
TGP reported the White House has lacked an official press secretary since October 19, when Katie Zacharia transitioned out, and said Karoline Leavitt departed at the end of August.
What’s next
As reported by TGP, both Trump and White indicated a Monday meeting. Daily Allegiant has not independently verified the post or the meeting.
