"He's Going To Beat The Hell Out Of You": Trump Hands Dana White The Briefing Room Podium

What happened: UFC President and CEO Dana White took the White House briefing room podium on Nov. 9 after President Donald Trump offered him the press secretary position. White declined, saying he has zero political aspirations. Key numbers: Trump posted the offer on Truth Social on Nov. 7. Trump answered questions for about 30 minutes on Nov. 9. Why it matters: Trump said he "was sort of kidding" about the offer and joked that White would "beat the hell out of" reporters. White said he does not tell the president "no" to anything but did not want to be in politics. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

UFC President and CEO Dana White took the White House briefing room podium on Nov. 9 after President Donald Trump offered him the press secretary position. White declined, saying he has zero political aspirations.

Trump said he "was sort of kidding" about the offer and joked that White would "beat the hell out of" reporters. White said he does not tell the president "no" to anything but did not want to be in politics.