Watch: Trump gives post-midterm press briefing, alongside Dana White

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President Trump held a press briefing at the White House on Monday, addressing topics including tensions with Iran and making light of his previous offer to appoint UFC CEO Dana White as press secretary, which he clarified was meant jokingly. Dana White joined Trump during the latter part of the briefing.

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Donald Trump offered the position of White House Press Secretary to Dana White, the CEO of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), on November 7, 2026. Dana White met with Trump at the White House on November 9 but declined the job offer during a surprise press conference that caused confusion and commotion among reporters in the briefing room. Despite initial speculation about his interest, White ultimately decided not to accept the role, as reported by CNN and confirmed by The Straits Times on November 10. The decision came after Trump's Republican Party suffered losses in the midterm elections, leading some to view this offer as an attempt to adopt a more aggressive stance.

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