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Trump says he asked Dana White, UFC boss, to be his new White House press secretary
Trump's request to Dana White for press secretary signals unconventional staffing move.
Context
What happened: Trump said in a social media post that he offered the White House press secretary job to Dana White, the UFC chief executive, and asked him to bring six UFC fighters as press aides.
Key numbers: White's fortune is estimated at more than $600m. Trump's post included seven images.
Why it matters: The content says it was unclear whether the offer was an actual plan or a stunt to change the subject from election losses. White had no immediate response, and observers noted he might be reluctant to leave a lucrative UFC role.
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What changed
Trump said in a social media post that he offered the White House press secretary job to Dana White, the UFC chief executive, and asked him to bring six UFC fighters as press aides.
Why it matters
The content says it was unclear whether the offer was an actual plan or a stunt to change the subject from election losses. White had no immediate response, and observers noted he might be reluctant to leave a lucrative UFC role.