Doanld Trump with Dana White (File Image)
\n\nWashington DC: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White has declined US President Donald Trump's offer to become the next White House press secretary, CNN reported, citing sources.
\n\nOn Saturday, Trump floated the unusual proposal in a post on Truth Social, offering White the role and suggesting that he bring several prominent mixed martial arts champions to the White House briefing room as his assistants.
\n\n"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.
\n\nThe US President also suggested that White bring a group of UFC fighters into the administration, including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison.
\n\nExplaining his proposal, Trump said the fighters would help defend his administration against political opponents. "We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left. Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!" he added.
\n\nCNN reported that while a source familiar with the matter confirmed White had declined the offer, a White House aide indicated that Trump was joking about the…
Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/world
