Trump and Dana White Hold Surprise White House Briefing

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Nov 10, 2026

Trump and Dana White Hold Surprise White House Briefing

President Trump and UFC CEO Dana White appeared at an unexpected White House briefing after Trump offered White the press secretary job. White declined, and Trump later said the offer was intended as a joke.

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