Dana White takes questions at podium during White House briefing with Trump

What happened: UFC CEO Dana White appeared with President Donald Trump at a White House press briefing, where Trump said his suggestion to make White press secretary was a joke. Why it matters: Trump said the story was written as though he was not kidding. White said he never explicitly told Trump no and called the last 24 hours insane. Key numbers: White referenced the last 24 hours and the last 8 or 10 years. Rose died in 2024, and in 2025 MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Rose and 16 other deceased people from the permanently ineligible list. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

UFC CEO Dana White appeared with President Donald Trump at a White House press briefing, where Trump said his suggestion to make White press secretary was a joke.

Trump said the story was written as though he was not kidding. White said he never explicitly told Trump no and called the last 24 hours insane. Key numbers: White referenced the last 24 hours and the last 8 or 10 years. Rose died in 2024, and in 2025 MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Rose and 16 other deceased people from the permanently ineligible list.