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Trump Taps UFC Chief Dana White For Press Secretary Job

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Trump Taps UFC Chief Dana White For Press Secretary Job

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was offering a press secretary role to mixed martial arts executive and "violent fighter" Dana White."I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account."Dana, please take the job!" he said.While White did not explicitly accept the job, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss posted a photo -- possibly AI-generated -- that showed him behind the lectern in the White House press briefing room, captioned "On to the next chapter."Photo Credit: Instagram/@Dana WhiteThe White House has been without a press secretary since October 16 when Katie Zacharia left the position after less than a week on the job.White, 57, is president and CEO of the UFC, the largest and most successful organization in the world of mixed martial arts.