Trump Pranks White House Press Corps With UFC CEO Dana White
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump pranked the White House press corps by having UFC CEO Dana White step behind the podium and take questions as press secretary on Monday. The stunt followed Trump's social media announcement offering White the job, which he later admitted was a joke. White, who has a long-standing relationship with Trump, played along but ultimately declined a formal offer to enter politics. The press secretary role has been vacant and recently saw a short-lived appointee.
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- President Donald Trump brought UFC CEO Dana White to the White House briefing room as a prank.
- White fielded questions from reporters, acting as White House press secretary for a brief period.
- Trump had previously announced on Truth Social that he offered White the press secretary job.
- Trump later stated he was "kidding" about the job offer, suggesting the fighter assistant list was a clue.
- Dana White has a relationship with Trump spanning over two decades and declined a formal offer to be press secretary.
- The White House press secretary position has been vacant since August.
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