President Donald Trump brought an unexpected guest to the White House briefing room Monday—UFC CEO Dana White. The impromptu appearance followed a Saturday Truth Social post in which Trump floated the idea of White becoming his press secretary, later clarifying it as a joke.
‘I Was Having a Little Fun’
Trump, known for his theatrical announcements, introduced White by teasing, “A lot of people think he’ll be our new press secretary.” The former president praised White’s promotional prowess, comparing him to legendary boxing promoter Don King and joking about his ability to command attention. “He’s done a lot of press,” Trump quipped. “The only problem is he’ll talk for a little while, and then he’s going to beat the hell out of you.”
‘I Have Zero Political Aspirations’
White, caught off guard by the public spectacle, dismissed any interest in joining the political fray. “I was in a fight for Zuffa Boxing in London when he called me,” White told reporters, referencing the whirlwind weekend sparked by Trump’s social media stunt. “The last 24 hours of my life has been insane.” Despite Trump’s repeated on-camera prodding—even gesturing to the White House backdrop—White laughingly declined: “I do not want to be in politics.”
A Briefing Room Spectacle
The lighthearted exchange lasted nearly 30 minutes, with Trump eventually cutting off reporters to deliver a mock-formal offer. “Dana, would you like to be press secretary of the United States of America?” he asked, feigning disappointment when White stood firm. The UFC boss remained adamant: “Thank you for the offer, sir. I have no—I do not want to be in politics.” Trump closed by quipping, “Our country is doing really well… something that was not true two years ago,” before ending the briefing.
Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com — https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/11/watch-trump-dana-white-hold-surprise-white-house/