President Trump Clarifies Remarks on White House Press Secretary Offer
President Donald Trump clarified that he was joking when he announced on social media that he had offered UFC President Dana White the role of White House press secretary.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, November 8, 2026 —
President Donald Trump recently provided clarification regarding a social media announcement concerning a potential role in the White House. The President stated that remarks suggesting he had offered the position of White House press secretary to UFC President Dana White were made in jest.
The initial announcement regarding the offer was made by President Trump on social media. Details regarding the specific platform used for the announcement were not immediately available. The announcement stated that Mr. White had been offered the role of White House press secretary. Following this announcement, the President has now clarified his intentions.
During a subsequent statement, President Trump indicated that the offer was not serious and was intended as a joke. The President did not provide further details on the context or timing of the clarification, nor did he elaborate on the nature of his communication with Mr. White following the initial social media post. The clarification suggests that Mr. White will not be taking on the responsibilities of White House press secretary.
Information regarding the initial timeframe of the social media announcement was not provided. The specific details of any communication between President Trump and Dana White about this matter after the clarification were also not disclosed. The role of White House press secretary involves briefing the media on behalf of the administration.
No additional individuals were mentioned in connection with this clarification or the initial offer. The President’s remarks serve to resolve any ambiguity stemming from his earlier social media post concerning Mr. White’s potential role in the administration.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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