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Breaking: Trump says he was 'kidding' about offering Dana White press secretary job

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US President Donald Trump said his offer of the White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White was "only kidding," while still expecting to speak with White on Monday.

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Donald Trump announced he would offer UFC CEO Dana White the vacant White House press secretary role, then backtracked, saying he was joking.

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United States President Donald Trump has backtracked on his announcement to offer Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White the vacant White House press secretary role, saying he was "only kidding".

While speaking to reporters in Florida on Sunday evening, local time, Mr Trump said he still expected to speak with Mr White on Monday.

Mr Trump also said he believed Mr White "loves the idea" of the job offer.

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  • Why did Trump initially offer the role to Dana White?
  • Will Trump follow through with any formal offer to White?
  • Who will ultimately fill the vacant White House press secretary position?

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