President Trump Clarifies Remarks on Dana White Press Secretary Appointment
In Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville), President Trump stated he was joking about appointing UFC President Dana White as White House press secretary.
Raleigh Durham, NC, November 8, 2026 —
During a recent appearance in Raleigh-Durham, specifically Fayetteville, President Donald Trump addressed previous statements regarding the potential appointment of UFC President Dana White to the position of White House press secretary.
President Trump stated that his remarks about appointing Mr. White to the press secretary role were intended as a joke. The specifics of when and where the original comments were made were not detailed in the provided information. The current status of the White House press secretary position was also not specified.
The clarification comes after reports or discussions where President Trump had suggested Mr. White might be a suitable candidate for the prominent communications role within the administration. The context and exact wording of the initial suggestion are not available.
Dana White’s response to the initial suggestion or the subsequent clarification was not provided. The exact date of President Trump’s statement in Raleigh-Durham was also not specified. The report focuses solely on President Trump’s statement that the appointment suggestion was made in jest.
This clarification serves to draw a distinction between potential serious appointments and lighthearted commentary that may have been misinterpreted or taken out of context by the public or media. Further details regarding the context of the original remarks or any broader discussion about White House staffing were not made available.
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