Trump says ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC’s Dana White as press secretary

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Donald Trump said he was joking when he suggested UFC chief executive Dana White could become White House press secretary. The comment followed a social media post that prompted speculation about White joining the administration as Trump signaled a combative posture toward Democrats.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, ‌after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signalled a combative approach to dealing with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress. Trump said White, a prominent supporter, “loves the idea” of ⁠taking the job but insisted he had not been serious about ‌the prospect, describing the...