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Dana White declines Trump's press secretary offer
UFC boss Dana White turned down President Donald Trump's offer to become White House press secretary, saying he doesn't want to be in politics.
In brief
UFC boss Dana White turned down President Donald Trump's offer to become White House press secretary, saying he doesn't want to be in politics. UFC boss Dana White declined President Donald Trump's offer to be White House press secretary, citing his unwillingness to enter politics. Originally reported by BBC News.
Trump offers White the press secretary role
President Donald Trump asked Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White to become White House press secretary in a social media post over the weekend.
Trump says he was having fun
Trump later said he was having a little fun with the offer, suggesting the proposal was not entirely serious.
“having a little fun”
White declines, citing politics concerns
During a briefing on Monday, White confirmed he won't take the job because he doesn't want to be in politics.
“want to be in politics”
The big picture
UFC boss Dana White declined President Donald Trump's offer to be White House press secretary, citing his unwillingness to enter politics.
