UFC boss Dana White brushes off Democratic probe threats, recalls 'crazy 48 hours' around Trump job offer
During the interview, White described the experience as "incredible." JACKSON THOMPSON: DANA WHITE SAYS HE'LL MEET WITH TRUMP AMID CLAIM OF WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY JOB OFFER "No, it was incredible.
Key points
- "Dana, please take the job!" TRUMP'S NEW PRESS SECRETARY OUT OF THE JOB JUST DAYS AFTER ROCKY DEBUT TRUMP CLOSING IN ON NEW PRESS SECRETARY AS ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS PUSH FOR PICK WHO COULD BREAK THE MOLD Both President Trump and White addressed the post during Monday's briefing, and the president explained he was only joking.
- "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 commander in chief wrote in the post.
- DANA WHITE SAYS 'I DON'T GIVE A S---' IF TRUMP FRIENDSHIP COSTS HIM BUSINESS, 250TH EVENT WAS TRUMP'S IDEA Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
UFC CEO Dana White dismissed concerns about a potential congressional investigation by Democrats, saying he is not worried about being targeted over his close ties to President Donald Trump.
Additional details
- He also partnered with the White House to stage UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn, described as the first professional sporting event ever held at the presidential residence.
- I said, 'You know, I think I'm going to get Dana White to be my new press secretary,'" President Trump told reporters.
- To watch Fox News host Lara Trump's full interview with UFC CEO Dana White, tune in Saturday at 9 p.m.
- "Well, I mean, we kind of expected that," White said when asked by Fox News host Lara Trump if he was worried about being targeted by Democrats.
- White has been an outspoken supporter of President Trump and joined him in the White House briefing room Monday, where he addressed reporters.
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